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DE08 HNJ

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 170,547 miles on the clock, averaging 9,981 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DE08 HNJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
170,547
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,981

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading170,547 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,195
Average per year9,981
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DE08 HNJ 40k73k105k138k171k '11'24'18

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage170,547 miles
Since last MOT+7,195 miles
PASS
Mileage163,352 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,350 miles
Since last MOT+7,290 miles
PASS
Mileage156,060 miles
Since last MOT+7,954 miles
PASS
Mileage148,106 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,106 miles
Since last MOT+5,862 miles
PASS
Mileage142,244 miles
Since last MOT+8,918 miles
PASS
Mileage133,326 miles
Since last MOT+13,012 miles
PASS
Mileage120,314 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,314 miles
Since last MOT+14,566 miles
PASS
Mileage105,748 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,748 miles
Since last MOT+13,483 miles
PASS
Mileage92,265 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,265 miles
Since last MOT+9,155 miles
PASS
Mileage83,110 miles
Since last MOT+7,961 miles
PASS
Mileage75,149 miles
Since last MOT+10,023 miles
PASS
Mileage65,126 miles
Since last MOT+10,596 miles
PASS
Mileage54,530 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,530 miles
Since last MOT+14,555 miles
PASS
Mileage39,975 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 HNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeDE — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About DE08 HNJ

What car is DE08 HNJ?

DE08 HNJ is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Chester in 2008.

What is the mileage of DE08 HNJ?

The last recorded mileage for DE08 HNJ was 170,547 miles, recorded on 20 May 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DE08 HNJ passed its MOT?

DE08 HNJ has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 20 May 2024.

Is DE08 HNJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DE08 HNJ 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 DE08 HNJ?

DE08 HNJ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.