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LS08 GXF

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 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 99,017 miles on the clock, averaging 7,669 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 LS08 GXF

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,017
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2011
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
7,669

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading99,017 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,669
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LS08 GXF 25k44k62k81k99k '11'20'15

Check LS08 GXF

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,017 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,017 miles
Since last MOT+8,230 miles
PASS
Mileage90,787 miles
Since last MOT+9,020 miles
PASS
Mileage81,767 miles
Since last MOT+7,521 miles
PASS
Mileage74,246 miles
Since last MOT+8,821 miles
PASS
Mileage65,425 miles
Since last MOT+14,224 miles
PASS
Mileage51,201 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,201 miles
Since last MOT+11,076 miles
PASS
Mileage40,125 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,125 miles
Since last MOT+5,942 miles
PASS
Mileage34,183 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,183 miles
Since last MOT+4,145 miles
PASS
Mileage30,038 miles
Since last MOT+4,545 miles
PASS
Mileage25,493 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

RegistrationLS08 GXF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeLS — Stanmore, London
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About LS08 GXF

What car is LS08 GXF?

LS08 GXF is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2008.

What is the mileage of LS08 GXF?

The last recorded mileage for LS08 GXF was 99,017 miles, recorded on 3 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LS08 GXF passed its MOT?

LS08 GXF has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Oct 2020.

Is LS08 GXF ULEZ compliant?

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

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