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LS08 MLF

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 174,731 miles on the clock, averaging 8,926 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 MLF

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
174,731
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
84%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,926

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading174,731 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10
Average per year8,926
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LS08 MLF 40k74k108k141k175k '11'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage174,731 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage174,721 miles
Since last MOT+7,595 miles
PASS
Mileage167,126 miles
Since last MOT+8,044 miles
PASS
Mileage159,082 miles
Since last MOT+44 miles
FAIL
Mileage159,038 miles
Since last MOT+8,239 miles
PASS
Mileage150,799 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,769 miles
Since last MOT+9,611 miles
PASS
Mileage141,158 miles
Since last MOT+10,216 miles
PASS
Mileage130,942 miles
Since last MOT+6,256 miles
PASS
Mileage124,686 miles
Since last MOT+8,762 miles
PASS
Mileage115,924 miles
Since last MOT+8,418 miles
PASS
Mileage107,506 miles
Since last MOT+8,309 miles
PASS
Mileage99,197 miles
Since last MOT+6,487 miles
PASS
Mileage92,710 miles
Since last MOT+9,270 miles
PASS
Mileage83,440 miles
Since last MOT+9,071 miles
PASS
Mileage74,369 miles
Since last MOT+11,641 miles
PASS
Mileage62,728 miles
Since last MOT+9,912 miles
PASS
Mileage52,816 miles
Since last MOT+12,444 miles
PASS
Mileage40,372 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 MLF
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 MLF

What car is LS08 MLF?

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

What is the mileage of LS08 MLF?

The last recorded mileage for LS08 MLF was 174,731 miles, recorded on 26 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LS08 MLF passed its MOT?

LS08 MLF has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 26 Mar 2026.

Is LS08 MLF ULEZ compliant?

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

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