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ML08 LWC

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 121,192 miles on the clock, averaging 7,163 miles per year, 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 ML08 LWC

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,192
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,163

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 reading121,192 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,163
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ML08 LWC 24k48k73k97k121k '11'24'18

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,192 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,192 miles
Since last MOT+11,251 miles
PASS
Mileage109,941 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,904 miles
Since last MOT+12,757 miles
PASS
Mileage97,147 miles
Since last MOT+13,972 miles
PASS
Mileage83,175 miles
Since last MOT+8,026 miles
PASS
Mileage75,149 miles
Since last MOT+5,857 miles
PASS
Mileage69,292 miles
Since last MOT+4,467 miles
PASS
Mileage64,825 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,825 miles
Since last MOT+3,509 miles
PASS
Mileage61,316 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,316 miles
Since last MOT+4,048 miles
PASS
Mileage57,268 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,268 miles
Since last MOT+3,827 miles
PASS
Mileage53,441 miles
Since last MOT+4,474 miles
PASS
Mileage48,967 miles
Since last MOT+8,346 miles
PASS
Mileage40,621 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,621 miles
Since last MOT+7,191 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,430 miles
Since last MOT+9,164 miles
PASS
Mileage24,266 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

RegistrationML08 LWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeML — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About ML08 LWC

What car is ML08 LWC?

ML08 LWC is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2008.

What is the mileage of ML08 LWC?

The last recorded mileage for ML08 LWC was 121,192 miles, recorded on 6 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ML08 LWC passed its MOT?

ML08 LWC has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 6 Nov 2024.

Is ML08 LWC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ML08 LWC 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 ML08 LWC?

ML08 LWC is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.