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LX08 ULJ

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Grey Registered in Sidcup, London · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourGrey
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 23,283 miles on the clock, averaging 1,074 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for LX08 ULJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
23,283
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
1,074

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading23,283 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,542
Average per year1,074
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LX08 ULJ 7k11k15k19k23k '11'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage23,283 miles
Since last MOT+2,542 miles
PASS
Mileage20,741 miles
Since last MOT+2,684 miles
PASS
Mileage18,057 miles
Since last MOT+1,980 miles
PASS
Mileage16,077 miles
Since last MOT+2,184 miles
PASS
Mileage13,893 miles
Since last MOT+72 miles
PASS
Mileage13,821 miles
Since last MOT+569 miles
PASS
Mileage13,252 miles
Since last MOT+434 miles
PASS
Mileage12,818 miles
Since last MOT+83 miles
PASS
Mileage12,735 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage12,735 miles
Since last MOT+150 miles
PASS
Mileage12,585 miles
Since last MOT+320 miles
PASS
Mileage12,265 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage12,265 miles
Since last MOT+245 miles
PASS
Mileage12,020 miles
Since last MOT+944 miles
PASS
Mileage11,076 miles
Since last MOT+1,036 miles
PASS
Mileage10,040 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage10,040 miles
Since last MOT+989 miles
PASS
Mileage9,051 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage9,043 miles
Since last MOT+1,927 miles
PASS
Mileage7,116 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 ULJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeLX — Sidcup, London
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About LX08 ULJ

What car is LX08 ULJ?

LX08 ULJ is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Sidcup in 2008.

What is the mileage of LX08 ULJ?

The last recorded mileage for LX08 ULJ was 23,283 miles, recorded on 20 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LX08 ULJ passed its MOT?

LX08 ULJ has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 20 Mar 2026.

Is LX08 ULJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LX08 ULJ 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 LX08 ULJ?

LX08 ULJ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.