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WU08 LFR

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

White Registered in Bristol, West of England · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourWhite
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 Petrol 1984cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 2 (75% pass rate). It has 98,628 miles on the clock, averaging 3,883 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.

MOT & Mileage History for WU08 LFR

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,628
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2011
75%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
3,883

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

Low mileage
Latest reading98,628 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,883
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WU08 LFR 76k82k87k93k99k '11'17'16

Check WU08 LFR

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,628 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,628 miles
Since last MOT+3,689 miles
PASS
Mileage94,939 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,939 miles
Since last MOT+9,953 miles
PASS
Mileage84,986 miles
Since last MOT+1,418 miles
PASS
Mileage83,568 miles
Since last MOT+529 miles
PASS
Mileage83,039 miles
Since last MOT+7,177 miles
PASS
Mileage75,862 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.

High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 LFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeWU — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About WU08 LFR

What car is WU08 LFR?

WU08 LFR is a white Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Bristol in 2008.

What is the mileage of WU08 LFR?

The last recorded mileage for WU08 LFR was 98,628 miles, recorded on 12 Jan 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WU08 LFR passed its MOT?

WU08 LFR has had 8 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (6 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 12 Jan 2017.

Is WU08 LFR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WU08 LFR is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is WU08 LFR?

WU08 LFR is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.