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FL08 VWJ

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 121,873 miles on the clock, averaging 6,222 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FL08 VWJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
121,873
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,222

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

Below average
Latest reading121,873 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,337
Average per year6,222
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FL08 VWJ 30k53k76k99k122k '11'25'20

Check FL08 VWJ

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,873 miles
Since last MOT+3,337 miles
PASS
Mileage118,536 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,536 miles
Since last MOT+2,056 miles
PASS
Mileage116,480 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,480 miles
Since last MOT+1,781 miles
PASS
Mileage114,699 miles
Since last MOT+4,857 miles
PASS
Mileage109,842 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,841 miles
Since last MOT+5,118 miles
PASS
Mileage104,723 miles
Since last MOT+6,177 miles
PASS
Mileage98,546 miles
Since last MOT+10,068 miles
PASS
Mileage88,478 miles
Since last MOT+15,036 miles
PASS
Mileage73,442 miles
Since last MOT+4,717 miles
PASS
Mileage68,725 miles
Since last MOT+4,406 miles
PASS
Mileage64,319 miles
Since last MOT+3,843 miles
PASS
Mileage60,476 miles
Since last MOT+5,342 miles
PASS
Mileage55,134 miles
Since last MOT+3,167 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,967 miles
Since last MOT+137 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,830 miles
Since last MOT+11,168 miles
PASS
Mileage40,662 miles
Since last MOT+10,654 miles
PASS
Mileage30,008 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 VWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeFL — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About FL08 VWJ

What car is FL08 VWJ?

FL08 VWJ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2008.

What is the mileage of FL08 VWJ?

The last recorded mileage for FL08 VWJ was 121,873 miles, recorded on 19 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL08 VWJ passed its MOT?

FL08 VWJ has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 19 Dec 2025.

Is FL08 VWJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FL08 VWJ 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 FL08 VWJ?

FL08 VWJ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.