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GL08 AKJ

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 130,322 miles on the clock, averaging 9,857 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GL08 AKJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
130,322
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2011
60%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
9,857

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading130,322 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,763
Average per year9,857
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GL08 AKJ 37k60k84k107k130k '11'20'16

Check GL08 AKJ

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage130,322 miles
Since last MOT+7,763 miles
PASS
Mileage122,559 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,559 miles
Since last MOT+7,090 miles
PASS
Mileage115,469 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,469 miles
Since last MOT+9,366 miles
PASS
Mileage106,103 miles
Since last MOT+12,665 miles
PASS
Mileage93,438 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,438 miles
Since last MOT+11,787 miles
PASS
Mileage81,651 miles
Since last MOT+6,488 miles
PASS
Mileage75,163 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,161 miles
Since last MOT+11,329 miles
PASS
Mileage63,832 miles
Since last MOT+10,048 miles
PASS
Mileage53,784 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,784 miles
Since last MOT+16,919 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,865 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 AKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About GL08 AKJ

What car is GL08 AKJ?

GL08 AKJ is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2008.

What is the mileage of GL08 AKJ?

The last recorded mileage for GL08 AKJ was 130,322 miles, recorded on 12 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL08 AKJ passed its MOT?

GL08 AKJ has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 12 Oct 2020.

Is GL08 AKJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL08 AKJ 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 GL08 AKJ?

GL08 AKJ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.