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SB08 LZG

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 165,387 miles on the clock, averaging 8,908 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 SB08 LZG

MOT Status
Due date passed
165,387
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,908

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 reading165,387 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,908
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB08 LZG 47k77k106k136k165k '11'24'20

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage165,387 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage165,387 miles
Since last MOT+2,156 miles
PASS
Mileage163,231 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,231 miles
Since last MOT+14,077 miles
PASS
Mileage149,154 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,154 miles
Since last MOT+16,933 miles
PASS
Mileage132,221 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,221 miles
Since last MOT+24,216 miles
PASS
Mileage108,005 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,005 miles
Since last MOT+10,601 miles
PASS
Mileage97,404 miles
Since last MOT+6,774 miles
PASS
Mileage90,630 miles
Since last MOT+6,763 miles
PASS
Mileage83,867 miles
Since last MOT+4,969 miles
PASS
Mileage78,898 miles
Since last MOT+7,141 miles
PASS
Mileage71,757 miles
Since last MOT+7,069 miles
PASS
Mileage64,688 miles
Since last MOT+6,296 miles
PASS
Mileage58,392 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,392 miles
Since last MOT+6,186 miles
PASS
Mileage52,206 miles
Since last MOT+4,743 miles
PASS
Mileage47,463 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 LZG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SB08 LZG

What car is SB08 LZG?

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

What is the mileage of SB08 LZG?

The last recorded mileage for SB08 LZG was 165,387 miles, recorded on 23 Jul 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB08 LZG passed its MOT?

SB08 LZG has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 23 Jul 2024.

Is SB08 LZG ULEZ compliant?

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

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