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LR08 DOJ

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Stanmore, London · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 207,372 miles on the clock, averaging 12,610 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 LR08 DOJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
207,372
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
12,610

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 reading207,372 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,901
Average per year12,610
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR08 DOJ 53k92k130k169k207k '11'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage207,372 miles
Since last MOT+3,901 miles
PASS
Mileage203,471 miles
Since last MOT+2,564 miles
PASS
Mileage200,907 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage200,906 miles
Since last MOT+3,686 miles
PASS
Mileage197,220 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage197,220 miles
Since last MOT+5,346 miles
PASS
Mileage191,874 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage191,871 miles
Since last MOT+14,160 miles
PASS
Mileage177,711 miles
Since last MOT+15,223 miles
PASS
Mileage162,488 miles
Since last MOT+17,662 miles
PASS
Mileage144,826 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,798 miles
Since last MOT+16,120 miles
PASS
Mileage128,678 miles
Since last MOT+17,990 miles
PASS
Mileage110,688 miles
Since last MOT+18,904 miles
PASS
Mileage91,784 miles
Since last MOT+19,160 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,624 miles
Since last MOT+955 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,669 miles
Since last MOT+18,508 miles
PASS
Mileage53,161 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,161 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

RegistrationLR08 DOJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About LR08 DOJ

What car is LR08 DOJ?

LR08 DOJ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2008.

What is the mileage of LR08 DOJ?

The last recorded mileage for LR08 DOJ was 207,372 miles, recorded on 18 May 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR08 DOJ passed its MOT?

LR08 DOJ has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 18 May 2023.

Is LR08 DOJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LR08 DOJ 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 LR08 DOJ?

LR08 DOJ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.