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WR08 LJF

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 137,459 miles on the clock, averaging 7,024 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 WR08 LJF

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
137,459
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,024

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading137,459 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,455
Average per year7,024
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WR08 LJF 31k57k84k111k137k '11'26'20

Check WR08 LJF

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,459 miles
Since last MOT+3,455 miles
PASS
Mileage134,004 miles
Since last MOT+2,124 miles
PASS
Mileage131,880 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,880 miles
Since last MOT+47 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,833 miles
Since last MOT+2,421 miles
PASS
Mileage129,412 miles
Since last MOT+6,313 miles
PASS
Mileage123,099 miles
Since last MOT+5,347 miles
PASS
Mileage117,752 miles
Since last MOT+147 miles
PASS
Mileage117,605 miles
Since last MOT+312 miles
PASS
Mileage117,293 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,287 miles
Since last MOT+1,903 miles
PASS
Mileage115,384 miles
Since last MOT+2,314 miles
PASS
Mileage113,070 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,070 miles
Since last MOT+9,339 miles
PASS
Mileage103,731 miles
Since last MOT+8,868 miles
PASS
Mileage94,863 miles
Since last MOT+10,901 miles
PASS
Mileage83,962 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,962 miles
Since last MOT+9,826 miles
PASS
Mileage74,136 miles
Since last MOT+15,506 miles
PASS
Mileage58,630 miles
Since last MOT+27,893 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,737 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

RegistrationWR08 LJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeWR — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About WR08 LJF

What car is WR08 LJF?

WR08 LJF is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Bristol in 2008.

What is the mileage of WR08 LJF?

The last recorded mileage for WR08 LJF was 137,459 miles, recorded on 3 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WR08 LJF passed its MOT?

WR08 LJF has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 3 Aug 2026.

Is WR08 LJF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WR08 LJF 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 WR08 LJF?

WR08 LJF is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.