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LR08 HDJ

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 Petrol 1390cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 3 (73% pass rate). It has 117,555 miles on the clock, averaging 7,757 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for LR08 HDJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,555
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2011
73%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
7,757

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading117,555 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,226
Average per year7,757
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR08 HDJ 41k60k79k98k118k '11'21'16

Check LR08 HDJ

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,555 miles
Since last MOT+2,226 miles
PASS
Mileage115,329 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,324 miles
Since last MOT+3,782 miles
PASS
Mileage111,542 miles
Since last MOT+7,249 miles
PASS
Mileage104,293 miles
Since last MOT+9,615 miles
PASS
Mileage94,678 miles
Since last MOT+13,122 miles
PASS
Mileage81,556 miles
Since last MOT+13,548 miles
PASS
Mileage68,008 miles
Since last MOT+15,248 miles
PASS
Mileage52,760 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,760 miles
Since last MOT+11,685 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,075 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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BUD/BCA

Internal breakdown causes misfire on specific cylinders.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 HDJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About LR08 HDJ

What car is LR08 HDJ?

LR08 HDJ is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2008.

What is the mileage of LR08 HDJ?

The last recorded mileage for LR08 HDJ was 117,555 miles, recorded on 15 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR08 HDJ passed its MOT?

LR08 HDJ has had 11 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (8 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 15 Jan 2021.

Is LR08 HDJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LR08 HDJ is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is LR08 HDJ?

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