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WN08 LJE

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Bristol, 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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 88,672 miles on the clock, averaging 4,928 miles per year, well 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 WN08 LJE

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,672
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2011
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
4,928

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

Low mileage
Latest reading88,672 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15
Average per year4,928
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WN08 LJE 46k57k67k78k89k '11'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,672 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,657 miles
Since last MOT+6,362 miles
PASS
Mileage82,295 miles
Since last MOT+4,304 miles
PASS
Mileage77,991 miles
Since last MOT+4,695 miles
PASS
Mileage73,296 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,296 miles
Since last MOT+2,558 miles
PASS
Mileage70,738 miles
Since last MOT+5,147 miles
PASS
Mileage65,591 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,591 miles
Since last MOT+9,528 miles
PASS
Mileage56,063 miles
Since last MOT+5,614 miles
PASS
Mileage50,449 miles
Since last MOT+803 miles
PASS
Mileage49,646 miles
Since last MOT+3,574 miles
PASS
Mileage46,072 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,072 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

RegistrationWN08 LJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeWN — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About WN08 LJE

What car is WN08 LJE?

WN08 LJE is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bristol in 2008.

What is the mileage of WN08 LJE?

The last recorded mileage for WN08 LJE was 88,672 miles, recorded on 27 Dec 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WN08 LJE passed its MOT?

WN08 LJE has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 27 Dec 2019.

Is WN08 LJE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WN08 LJE 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 WN08 LJE?

WN08 LJE is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.