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LA08 OXJ

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 49,215 miles on the clock, averaging 2,806 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for LA08 OXJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
49,215
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
2,806

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 reading49,215 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year2,806
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LA08 OXJ 9k19k29k39k49k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage49,215 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,213 miles
Since last MOT+4,610 miles
PASS
Mileage44,603 miles
Since last MOT+5,382 miles
PASS
Mileage39,221 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,220 miles
Since last MOT+3,607 miles
PASS
Mileage35,613 miles
Since last MOT+1,893 miles
PASS
Mileage33,720 miles
Since last MOT+1,821 miles
PASS
Mileage31,899 miles
Since last MOT+3,180 miles
PASS
Mileage28,719 miles
Since last MOT+2,931 miles
PASS
Mileage25,788 miles
Since last MOT+2,198 miles
PASS
Mileage23,590 miles
Since last MOT+2,917 miles
PASS
Mileage20,673 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage20,664 miles
Since last MOT+3,921 miles
PASS
Mileage16,743 miles
Since last MOT+2,926 miles
PASS
Mileage13,817 miles
Since last MOT+2,508 miles
PASS
Mileage11,309 miles
Since last MOT+1,127 miles
PASS
Mileage10,182 miles
Since last MOT+891 miles
PASS
Mileage9,291 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 OXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeLA — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About LA08 OXJ

What car is LA08 OXJ?

LA08 OXJ is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2008.

What is the mileage of LA08 OXJ?

The last recorded mileage for LA08 OXJ was 49,215 miles, recorded on 16 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LA08 OXJ passed its MOT?

LA08 OXJ has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 Jan 2026.

Is LA08 OXJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LA08 OXJ 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 LA08 OXJ?

LA08 OXJ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.