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LS08 DBU

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Red Registered in Stanmore, London · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 Petrol 1984cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 151,714 miles on the clock, averaging 6,195 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.

MOT & Mileage History for LS08 DBU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
151,714
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,195

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading151,714 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,363
Average per year6,195
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LS08 DBU 61k84k106k129k152k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage151,714 miles
Since last MOT+7,363 miles
PASS
Mileage144,351 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,351 miles
Since last MOT+4,389 miles
PASS
Mileage139,962 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,962 miles
Since last MOT+3,061 miles
PASS
Mileage136,901 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,901 miles
Since last MOT+7,992 miles
PASS
Mileage128,909 miles
Since last MOT+8,499 miles
PASS
Mileage120,410 miles
Since last MOT+876 miles
PASS
Mileage119,534 miles
Since last MOT+2,636 miles
PASS
Mileage116,898 miles
Since last MOT+2,948 miles
PASS
Mileage113,950 miles
Since last MOT+7,987 miles
PASS
Mileage105,963 miles
Since last MOT+4,176 miles
PASS
Mileage101,787 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,787 miles
Since last MOT+7,505 miles
PASS
Mileage94,282 miles
Since last MOT+9,817 miles
PASS
Mileage84,465 miles
Since last MOT+4,337 miles
PASS
Mileage80,128 miles
Since last MOT+285 miles
PASS
Mileage79,843 miles
Since last MOT+18,998 miles
PASS
Mileage60,845 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 DBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeLS — Stanmore, London
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About LS08 DBU

What car is LS08 DBU?

LS08 DBU is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2008.

What is the mileage of LS08 DBU?

The last recorded mileage for LS08 DBU was 151,714 miles, recorded on 19 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LS08 DBU passed its MOT?

LS08 DBU has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 19 Dec 2025.

Is LS08 DBU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LS08 DBU 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 LS08 DBU?

LS08 DBU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.