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LR58 NRU

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 153,023 miles on the clock, averaging 8,630 miles per year, around 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 LR58 NRU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
153,023
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,630

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading153,023 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,630
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR58 NRU 31k61k92k123k153k '11'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage153,023 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,023 miles
Since last MOT+7,402 miles
PASS
Mileage145,621 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,621 miles
Since last MOT+5,880 miles
PASS
Mileage139,741 miles
Since last MOT+5,780 miles
PASS
Mileage133,961 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,961 miles
Since last MOT+6,614 miles
PASS
Mileage127,347 miles
Since last MOT+3,689 miles
PASS
Mileage123,658 miles
Since last MOT+5,438 miles
PASS
Mileage118,220 miles
Since last MOT+15,297 miles
PASS
Mileage102,923 miles
Since last MOT+13,942 miles
PASS
Mileage88,981 miles
Since last MOT+10,714 miles
PASS
Mileage78,267 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,267 miles
Since last MOT+8,806 miles
PASS
Mileage69,461 miles
Since last MOT+9,246 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,215 miles
Since last MOT+11,438 miles
PASS
Mileage48,777 miles
Since last MOT+17,832 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,945 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

RegistrationLR58 NRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier58 — September 2008 to February 2009

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About LR58 NRU

What car is LR58 NRU?

LR58 NRU is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2008.

What is the mileage of LR58 NRU?

The last recorded mileage for LR58 NRU was 153,023 miles, recorded on 11 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR58 NRU passed its MOT?

LR58 NRU has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 11 Nov 2025.

Is LR58 NRU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LR58 NRU 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 LR58 NRU?

LR58 NRU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 58 means registered between 1 September 2008 and 28 February 2009.