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HY08 XLJ

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 160,524 miles on the clock, averaging 7,960 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for HY08 XLJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
160,524
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,960

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading160,524 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,107
Average per year7,960
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for HY08 XLJ 40k70k100k130k161k '11'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage160,524 miles
Since last MOT+6,107 miles
PASS
Mileage154,417 miles
Since last MOT+5,849 miles
PASS
Mileage148,568 miles
Since last MOT+5,475 miles
PASS
Mileage143,093 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,093 miles
Since last MOT+4,897 miles
PASS
Mileage138,196 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,196 miles
Since last MOT+6,220 miles
PASS
Mileage131,976 miles
Since last MOT+7,641 miles
PASS
Mileage124,335 miles
Since last MOT+12,199 miles
PASS
Mileage112,136 miles
Since last MOT+11,395 miles
PASS
Mileage100,741 miles
Since last MOT+10,462 miles
PASS
Mileage90,279 miles
Since last MOT+9,761 miles
PASS
Mileage80,518 miles
Since last MOT+10,539 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,979 miles
Since last MOT+8,652 miles
PASS
Mileage61,327 miles
Since last MOT+8,008 miles
PASS
Mileage53,319 miles
Since last MOT+7,155 miles
PASS
Mileage46,164 miles
Since last MOT+5,835 miles
PASS
Mileage40,329 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 XLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeHY — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About HY08 XLJ

What car is HY08 XLJ?

HY08 XLJ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2008.

What is the mileage of HY08 XLJ?

The last recorded mileage for HY08 XLJ was 160,524 miles, recorded on 17 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HY08 XLJ passed its MOT?

HY08 XLJ has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 17 Mar 2026.

Is HY08 XLJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HY08 XLJ 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 HY08 XLJ?

HY08 XLJ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.