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DA08 TJV

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
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 1968cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 85,878 miles on the clock, averaging 5,190 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DA08 TJV

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,878
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,190

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 reading85,878 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year5,190
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DA08 TJV 28k43k57k71k86k '11'22'18

Check DA08 TJV

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,878 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,876 miles
Since last MOT+10,103 miles
PASS
Mileage75,773 miles
Since last MOT+1,826 miles
PASS
Mileage73,947 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,939 miles
Since last MOT+3,549 miles
PASS
Mileage70,390 miles
Since last MOT+3,895 miles
PASS
Mileage66,495 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,494 miles
Since last MOT+5,337 miles
PASS
Mileage61,157 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,156 miles
Since last MOT+5,470 miles
PASS
Mileage55,686 miles
Since last MOT+5,018 miles
PASS
Mileage50,668 miles
Since last MOT+4,924 miles
PASS
Mileage45,744 miles
Since last MOT+5,509 miles
PASS
Mileage40,235 miles
Since last MOT+5,118 miles
PASS
Mileage35,117 miles
Since last MOT+7,003 miles
PASS
Mileage28,114 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 TJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeDA — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About DA08 TJV

What car is DA08 TJV?

DA08 TJV is a red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Chester in 2008.

What is the mileage of DA08 TJV?

The last recorded mileage for DA08 TJV was 85,878 miles, recorded on 11 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DA08 TJV passed its MOT?

DA08 TJV has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 11 Oct 2022.

Is DA08 TJV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DA08 TJV 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 DA08 TJV?

DA08 TJV is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.