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WD08 LLX

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Exeter, West of England · 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 138,296 miles on the clock, averaging 6,714 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 WD08 LLX

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,296
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,714

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading138,296 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,359
Average per year6,714
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WD08 LLX 53k74k96k117k138k '11'24'19

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,296 miles
Since last MOT+1,359 miles
PASS
Mileage136,937 miles
Since last MOT+5,138 miles
PASS
Mileage131,799 miles
Since last MOT+5,419 miles
PASS
Mileage126,380 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,376 miles
Since last MOT+706 miles
PASS
Mileage125,670 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,661 miles
Since last MOT+12,600 miles
PASS
Mileage113,061 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,061 miles
Since last MOT+9,064 miles
PASS
Mileage103,997 miles
Since last MOT+9,120 miles
PASS
Mileage94,877 miles
Since last MOT+9,735 miles
PASS
Mileage85,142 miles
Since last MOT+6,893 miles
PASS
Mileage78,249 miles
Since last MOT+6,531 miles
PASS
Mileage71,718 miles
Since last MOT+6,090 miles
PASS
Mileage65,628 miles
Since last MOT+6,668 miles
PASS
Mileage58,960 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,960 miles
Since last MOT+6,226 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,734 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

RegistrationWD08 LLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeWD — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About WD08 LLX

What car is WD08 LLX?

WD08 LLX is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Exeter in 2008.

What is the mileage of WD08 LLX?

The last recorded mileage for WD08 LLX was 138,296 miles, recorded on 24 Apr 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WD08 LLX passed its MOT?

WD08 LLX has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 24 Apr 2024.

Is WD08 LLX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WD08 LLX 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 WD08 LLX?

WD08 LLX is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.