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GL08 LJK

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 199,631 miles on the clock, averaging 11,403 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GL08 LJK

MOT Status
Due date passed
199,631
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
11,403

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading199,631 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year11,403
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL08 LJK 39k79k119k160k200k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage199,631 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage199,629 miles
Since last MOT+35,126 miles
PASS
Mileage164,503 miles
Since last MOT+22,953 miles
PASS
Mileage141,550 miles
Since last MOT+5,449 miles
PASS
Mileage136,101 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,101 miles
Since last MOT+4,119 miles
PASS
Mileage131,982 miles
Since last MOT+2,469 miles
PASS
Mileage129,513 miles
Since last MOT+3,370 miles
PASS
Mileage126,143 miles
Since last MOT+3,647 miles
PASS
Mileage122,496 miles
Since last MOT+3,127 miles
PASS
Mileage119,369 miles
Since last MOT+5,723 miles
PASS
Mileage113,646 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,630 miles
Since last MOT+8,001 miles
PASS
Mileage105,629 miles
Since last MOT+11,524 miles
PASS
Mileage94,105 miles
Since last MOT+23,319 miles
PASS
Mileage70,786 miles
Since last MOT+13,641 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,145 miles
Since last MOT+17,942 miles
PASS
Mileage39,203 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 LJK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
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 LJK

What car is GL08 LJK?

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

What is the mileage of GL08 LJK?

The last recorded mileage for GL08 LJK was 199,631 miles, recorded on 20 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL08 LJK passed its MOT?

GL08 LJK has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 20 Jun 2025.

Is GL08 LJK ULEZ compliant?

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

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