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SB08 LRA

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 2 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 75,609 miles on the clock, averaging 28,033 miles per year, above 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 SB08 LRA

MOT Status
Due date passed
75,609
Last Mileage
Recorded
2
Total Tests
Since 2011
100%
Pass Rate
2 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 2 tests on record
28,033

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading75,609 miles
Reading date
Miles last year28,152
Average per year28,033
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SB08 LRA 47k54k62k69k76k '11'12

Check SB08 LRA

Full MOT Test History 2 tests on record

PASS
Mileage75,609 miles
Since last MOT+28,152 miles
PASS
Mileage47,457 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

RegistrationSB08 LRA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SB08 LRA

What car is SB08 LRA?

SB08 LRA is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2008.

What is the mileage of SB08 LRA?

The last recorded mileage for SB08 LRA was 75,609 miles, recorded on 19 May 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB08 LRA passed its MOT?

SB08 LRA has had 2 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (2 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 19 May 2012.

Is SB08 LRA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB08 LRA 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 SB08 LRA?

SB08 LRA is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.