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LG08 VJY

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 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 129,230 miles on the clock, averaging 8,183 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LG08 VJY

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,230
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2011
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,183

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading129,230 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,289
Average per year8,183
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LG08 VJY 17k45k73k101k129k '11'24'17

Check LG08 VJY

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,230 miles
Since last MOT+3,289 miles
PASS
Mileage125,941 miles
Since last MOT+6,001 miles
PASS
Mileage119,940 miles
Since last MOT+7,550 miles
PASS
Mileage112,390 miles
Since last MOT+5,883 miles
PASS
Mileage106,507 miles
Since last MOT+8,969 miles
PASS
Mileage97,538 miles
Since last MOT+9,139 miles
PASS
Mileage88,399 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,399 miles
Since last MOT+9,950 miles
PASS
Mileage78,449 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,447 miles
Since last MOT+11,345 miles
PASS
Mileage67,102 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,100 miles
Since last MOT+14,371 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,729 miles
Since last MOT+11,677 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,052 miles
Since last MOT+8,352 miles
PASS
Mileage32,700 miles
Since last MOT+8,948 miles
PASS
Mileage23,752 miles
Since last MOT+6,492 miles
PASS
Mileage17,260 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 VJY
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 VJY

What car is LG08 VJY?

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

What is the mileage of LG08 VJY?

The last recorded mileage for LG08 VJY was 129,230 miles, recorded on 22 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LG08 VJY passed its MOT?

LG08 VJY has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 22 Nov 2024.

Is LG08 VJY ULEZ compliant?

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

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