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LO08 WLJ

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
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 1968cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 217,033 miles on the clock, averaging 15,804 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LO08 WLJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
217,033
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
15,804

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading217,033 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,258
Average per year15,804
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LO08 WLJ 35k80k126k171k217k '11'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage217,033 miles
Since last MOT+14,258 miles
PASS
Mileage202,775 miles
Since last MOT+25,846 miles
PASS
Mileage176,929 miles
Since last MOT+21,164 miles
PASS
Mileage155,765 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,765 miles
Since last MOT+29,102 miles
PASS
Mileage126,663 miles
Since last MOT+578 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,085 miles
Since last MOT+15,754 miles
PASS
Mileage110,331 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,331 miles
Since last MOT+16,998 miles
PASS
Mileage93,333 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,333 miles
Since last MOT+12,421 miles
PASS
Mileage80,912 miles
Since last MOT+11,689 miles
PASS
Mileage69,223 miles
Since last MOT+12,353 miles
PASS
Mileage56,870 miles
Since last MOT+15,646 miles
PASS
Mileage41,224 miles
Since last MOT+6,363 miles
PASS
Mileage34,861 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 WLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeLO — Stanmore, London
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About LO08 WLJ

What car is LO08 WLJ?

LO08 WLJ is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2008.

What is the mileage of LO08 WLJ?

The last recorded mileage for LO08 WLJ was 217,033 miles, recorded on 14 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LO08 WLJ passed its MOT?

LO08 WLJ has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 14 Jan 2023.

Is LO08 WLJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LO08 WLJ 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 WLJ?

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