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HG08 LJC

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 73,564 miles on the clock, averaging 4,602 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for HG08 LJC

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
73,564
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,602

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading73,564 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,841
Average per year4,602
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HG08 LJC 4k22k39k56k74k '11'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage73,564 miles
Since last MOT+1,841 miles
PASS
Mileage71,723 miles
Since last MOT+956 miles
PASS
Mileage70,767 miles
Since last MOT+3,913 miles
PASS
Mileage66,854 miles
Since last MOT+3,355 miles
PASS
Mileage63,499 miles
Since last MOT+2,761 miles
PASS
Mileage60,738 miles
Since last MOT+1,769 miles
PASS
Mileage58,969 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,967 miles
Since last MOT+3,321 miles
PASS
Mileage55,646 miles
Since last MOT+5,997 miles
PASS
Mileage49,649 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,649 miles
Since last MOT+6,795 miles
PASS
Mileage42,854 miles
Since last MOT+9,052 miles
PASS
Mileage33,802 miles
Since last MOT+8,192 miles
PASS
Mileage25,610 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,610 miles
Since last MOT+9,790 miles
PASS
Mileage15,820 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage15,820 miles
Since last MOT+7,518 miles
PASS
Mileage8,302 miles
Since last MOT+3,032 miles
PASS
Mileage5,270 miles
Since last MOT+975 miles
PASS
Mileage4,295 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 LJC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeHG — Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About HG08 LJC

What car is HG08 LJC?

HG08 LJC is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Bournemouth in 2008.

What is the mileage of HG08 LJC?

The last recorded mileage for HG08 LJC was 73,564 miles, recorded on 1 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HG08 LJC passed its MOT?

HG08 LJC has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 1 May 2026.

Is HG08 LJC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HG08 LJC is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is HG08 LJC?

HG08 LJC is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.