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LO08 KBY

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2008 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 204,173 miles on the clock, averaging 11,505 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.

MOT & Mileage History for LO08 KBY

MOT Status
Due date passed
204,173
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
11,505

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading204,173 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,505
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LO08 KBY 52k90k128k166k204k '11'24'19

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage204,173 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage204,173 miles
Since last MOT+6,096 miles
PASS
Mileage198,077 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage198,070 miles
Since last MOT+13,068 miles
PASS
Mileage185,002 miles
Since last MOT+13,364 miles
PASS
Mileage171,638 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,637 miles
Since last MOT+11,627 miles
PASS
Mileage160,010 miles
Since last MOT+9,476 miles
PASS
Mileage150,534 miles
Since last MOT+12,402 miles
PASS
Mileage138,132 miles
Since last MOT+15,744 miles
PASS
Mileage122,388 miles
Since last MOT+12,785 miles
PASS
Mileage109,603 miles
Since last MOT+10,271 miles
PASS
Mileage99,332 miles
Since last MOT+9,725 miles
PASS
Mileage89,607 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,606 miles
Since last MOT+15,282 miles
PASS
Mileage74,324 miles
Since last MOT+12,122 miles
PASS
Mileage62,202 miles
Since last MOT+10,172 miles
PASS
Mileage52,030 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil

The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 KBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeLO — Stanmore, London
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About LO08 KBY

What car is LO08 KBY?

LO08 KBY is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2008.

What is the mileage of LO08 KBY?

The last recorded mileage for LO08 KBY was 204,173 miles, recorded on 7 Dec 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LO08 KBY passed its MOT?

LO08 KBY has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 7 Dec 2024.

Is LO08 KBY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LO08 KBY is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2008, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is LO08 KBY?

LO08 KBY is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.