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GU08 JNL

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 130,372 miles on the clock, averaging 5,485 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GU08 JNL

MOT Status
Due date passed
130,372
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2011
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
5,485

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 reading130,372 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,534
Average per year5,485
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GU08 JNL 70k85k100k115k130k '11'22'17

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage130,372 miles
Since last MOT+6,534 miles
PASS
Mileage123,838 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,838 miles
Since last MOT+14,619 miles
PASS
Mileage109,219 miles
Since last MOT+5,261 miles
PASS
Mileage103,958 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,940 miles
Since last MOT+8,586 miles
PASS
Mileage95,354 miles
PASS
Mileage195,252 miles
Since last MOT+21,124 miles
PASS
Mileage174,128 miles
Since last MOT+25,579 miles
PASS
Mileage148,549 miles
Since last MOT+26,309 miles
PASS
Mileage122,240 miles
Since last MOT+25,673 miles
PASS
Mileage96,567 miles
Since last MOT+26,464 miles
PASS
Mileage70,103 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 JNL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeGU — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About GU08 JNL

What car is GU08 JNL?

GU08 JNL is a red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Brighton in 2008.

What is the mileage of GU08 JNL?

The last recorded mileage for GU08 JNL was 130,372 miles, recorded on 14 Mar 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU08 JNL passed its MOT?

GU08 JNL has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 14 Mar 2022.

Is GU08 JNL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU08 JNL 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 GU08 JNL?

GU08 JNL is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.