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LP08 JTO

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Stanmore, London · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 6 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 78,699 miles on the clock, averaging 10,590 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 LP08 JTO

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,699
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2011
100%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
10,590

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading78,699 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,522
Average per year10,590
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LP08 JTO 25k39k52k65k79k '11'16'14

Check LP08 JTO

Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,699 miles
Since last MOT+11,522 miles
PASS
Mileage67,177 miles
Since last MOT+12,543 miles
PASS
Mileage54,634 miles
Since last MOT+11,994 miles
PASS
Mileage42,640 miles
Since last MOT+7,918 miles
PASS
Mileage34,722 miles
Since last MOT+9,508 miles
PASS
Mileage25,214 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

RegistrationLP08 JTO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeLP — Stanmore, London
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About LP08 JTO

What car is LP08 JTO?

LP08 JTO is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2008.

What is the mileage of LP08 JTO?

The last recorded mileage for LP08 JTO was 78,699 miles, recorded on 26 Jul 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LP08 JTO passed its MOT?

LP08 JTO has had 6 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (6 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 26 Jul 2016.

Is LP08 JTO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LP08 JTO 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 LP08 JTO?

LP08 JTO is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.