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LA08 WJK

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 163,929 miles on the clock, averaging 10,740 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LA08 WJK

MOT Status
Due date passed
163,929
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
10,740

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading163,929 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,569
Average per year10,740
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LA08 WJK 14k51k89k126k164k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage163,929 miles
Since last MOT+7,569 miles
PASS
Mileage156,360 miles
Since last MOT+6,724 miles
PASS
Mileage149,636 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,631 miles
Since last MOT+8,394 miles
PASS
Mileage141,237 miles
Since last MOT+8,614 miles
PASS
Mileage132,623 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,611 miles
Since last MOT+12,073 miles
PASS
Mileage120,538 miles
Since last MOT+10,758 miles
PASS
Mileage109,780 miles
Since last MOT+10,937 miles
PASS
Mileage98,843 miles
Since last MOT+12,256 miles
PASS
Mileage86,587 miles
Since last MOT+11,103 miles
PASS
Mileage75,484 miles
Since last MOT+8,752 miles
PASS
Mileage66,732 miles
Since last MOT+12,679 miles
PASS
Mileage54,053 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,053 miles
Since last MOT+13,616 miles
PASS
Mileage40,437 miles
Since last MOT+12,718 miles
PASS
Mileage27,719 miles
Since last MOT+13,931 miles
PASS
Mileage13,788 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About LA08 WJK

What car is LA08 WJK?

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

What is the mileage of LA08 WJK?

The last recorded mileage for LA08 WJK was 163,929 miles, recorded on 17 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LA08 WJK passed its MOT?

LA08 WJK has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 17 Jun 2025.

Is LA08 WJK ULEZ compliant?

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

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