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LA08 UNJ

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Wimbledon, London · 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 185,899 miles on the clock, averaging 6,671 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LA08 UNJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
185,899
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,671

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading185,899 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,195
Average per year6,671
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LA08 UNJ 96k118k141k163k186k '11'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage185,899 miles
Since last MOT+3,195 miles
FAIL
Mileage182,704 miles
Since last MOT+8,039 miles
PASS
Mileage174,665 miles
Since last MOT+6,382 miles
PASS
Mileage168,283 miles
Since last MOT+12,061 miles
PASS
Mileage156,222 miles
Since last MOT+59 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,163 miles
Since last MOT+135 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,028 miles
Since last MOT+12,880 miles
PASS
Mileage143,148 miles
Since last MOT+9,020 miles
PASS
Mileage134,128 miles
Since last MOT+5,830 miles
PASS
Mileage128,298 miles
Since last MOT+5,926 miles
PASS
Mileage122,372 miles
Since last MOT+7,170 miles
PASS
Mileage115,202 miles
Since last MOT+7,583 miles
PASS
Mileage107,619 miles
Since last MOT+5,829 miles
PASS
Mileage101,790 miles
Since last MOT+6,178 miles
PASS
Mileage95,612 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,612 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 UNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeLA — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About LA08 UNJ

What car is LA08 UNJ?

LA08 UNJ is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2008.

What is the mileage of LA08 UNJ?

The last recorded mileage for LA08 UNJ was 185,899 miles, recorded on 21 Feb 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LA08 UNJ passed its MOT?

LA08 UNJ has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 21 Feb 2025.

Is LA08 UNJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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