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LG08 GVJ

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Wimbledon, London · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing once (94% pass rate). It has 49,720 miles on the clock, averaging 2,465 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LG08 GVJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
49,720
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2011
94%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
2,465

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 reading49,720 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,611
Average per year2,465
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LG08 GVJ 12k21k31k40k50k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage49,720 miles
Since last MOT+1,611 miles
PASS
Mileage48,109 miles
Since last MOT+2,097 miles
PASS
Mileage46,012 miles
Since last MOT+2,270 miles
PASS
Mileage43,742 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,742 miles
Since last MOT+2,531 miles
PASS
Mileage41,211 miles
Since last MOT+2,373 miles
PASS
Mileage38,838 miles
Since last MOT+2,193 miles
PASS
Mileage36,645 miles
Since last MOT+3,637 miles
PASS
Mileage33,008 miles
Since last MOT+2,113 miles
PASS
Mileage30,895 miles
Since last MOT+2,129 miles
PASS
Mileage28,766 miles
Since last MOT+2,289 miles
PASS
Mileage26,477 miles
Since last MOT+2,058 miles
PASS
Mileage24,419 miles
Since last MOT+2,800 miles
PASS
Mileage21,619 miles
Since last MOT+3,069 miles
PASS
Mileage18,550 miles
Since last MOT+3,933 miles
PASS
Mileage14,617 miles
Since last MOT+2,551 miles
PASS
Mileage12,066 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 GVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeLG — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About LG08 GVJ

What car is LG08 GVJ?

LG08 GVJ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2008.

What is the mileage of LG08 GVJ?

The last recorded mileage for LG08 GVJ was 49,720 miles, recorded on 25 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LG08 GVJ passed its MOT?

LG08 GVJ has had 17 MOT tests with an 94% pass rate (16 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 25 Jun 2026.

Is LG08 GVJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LG08 GVJ 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 LG08 GVJ?

LG08 GVJ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.