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LP08 NRX

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 10 (55% pass rate). It has 112,779 miles on the clock, averaging 6,397 miles per year, below 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 NRX

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,779
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2011
55%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,397

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading112,779 miles
Reading date
Miles last year46
Average per year6,397
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LP08 NRX 34k54k74k93k113k '11'23'18

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,779 miles
Since last MOT+46 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,733 miles
Since last MOT+4,997 miles
PASS
Mileage107,736 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,729 miles
Since last MOT+4,114 miles
PASS
Mileage103,615 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,610 miles
Since last MOT+5,428 miles
PASS
Mileage98,182 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,181 miles
Since last MOT+2,805 miles
PASS
Mileage95,376 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,376 miles
Since last MOT+4,123 miles
PASS
Mileage91,253 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,250 miles
Since last MOT+4,998 miles
PASS
Mileage86,252 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,252 miles
Since last MOT+6,549 miles
PASS
Mileage79,703 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,703 miles
Since last MOT+8,574 miles
PASS
Mileage71,129 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,129 miles
Since last MOT+11,157 miles
PASS
Mileage59,972 miles
Since last MOT+11,273 miles
PASS
Mileage48,699 miles
Since last MOT+6,649 miles
PASS
Mileage42,050 miles
Since last MOT+7,741 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,309 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 NRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeLP — Stanmore, London
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About LP08 NRX

What car is LP08 NRX?

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

What is the mileage of LP08 NRX?

The last recorded mileage for LP08 NRX was 112,779 miles, recorded on 25 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LP08 NRX passed its MOT?

LP08 NRX has had 22 MOT tests with a 55% pass rate (12 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 25 Sep 2023.

Is LP08 NRX ULEZ compliant?

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

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