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LR58 SWV

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 93,480 miles on the clock, averaging 4,805 miles per year, well 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 LR58 SWV

MOT Status
Due date passed
93,480
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2011
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
4,805

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading93,480 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,647
Average per year4,805
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR58 SWV 45k57k69k81k93k '11'21'18

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,480 miles
Since last MOT+10,647 miles
PASS
Mileage82,833 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,833 miles
Since last MOT+1,103 miles
PASS
Mileage81,730 miles
Since last MOT+2,572 miles
PASS
Mileage79,158 miles
Since last MOT+2,277 miles
PASS
Mileage76,881 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,881 miles
Since last MOT+2,600 miles
PASS
Mileage74,281 miles
Since last MOT+2,078 miles
PASS
Mileage72,203 miles
Since last MOT+3,019 miles
PASS
Mileage69,184 miles
Since last MOT+3,366 miles
PASS
Mileage65,818 miles
Since last MOT+7,314 miles
PASS
Mileage58,504 miles
Since last MOT+4,774 miles
PASS
Mileage53,730 miles
Since last MOT+8,335 miles
PASS
Mileage45,395 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 SWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier58 — September 2008 to February 2009

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About LR58 SWV

What car is LR58 SWV?

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

What is the mileage of LR58 SWV?

The last recorded mileage for LR58 SWV was 93,480 miles, recorded on 14 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR58 SWV passed its MOT?

LR58 SWV has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 14 Sep 2021.

Is LR58 SWV ULEZ compliant?

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

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