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MA08 TPU

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 152,283 miles on the clock, averaging 7,262 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MA08 TPU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
152,283
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,262

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

Below average
Latest reading152,283 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,115
Average per year7,262
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MA08 TPU 45k72k98k125k152k '11'26'19

Check MA08 TPU

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage152,283 miles
Since last MOT+3,115 miles
PASS
Mileage149,168 miles
Since last MOT+4,515 miles
PASS
Mileage144,653 miles
Since last MOT+4,264 miles
PASS
Mileage140,389 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,387 miles
Since last MOT+2,065 miles
PASS
Mileage138,322 miles
Since last MOT+8,153 miles
PASS
Mileage130,169 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,169 miles
Since last MOT+9,912 miles
PASS
Mileage120,257 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,257 miles
Since last MOT+13,232 miles
PASS
Mileage107,025 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,025 miles
Since last MOT+8,613 miles
PASS
Mileage98,412 miles
Since last MOT+6,320 miles
PASS
Mileage92,092 miles
Since last MOT+6,372 miles
PASS
Mileage85,720 miles
Since last MOT+6,268 miles
PASS
Mileage79,452 miles
Since last MOT+7,189 miles
PASS
Mileage72,263 miles
Since last MOT+5,640 miles
PASS
Mileage66,623 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,623 miles
Since last MOT+12,261 miles
PASS
Mileage54,362 miles
Since last MOT+9,772 miles
PASS
Mileage44,590 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 TPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeMA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About MA08 TPU

What car is MA08 TPU?

MA08 TPU is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Manchester in 2008.

What is the mileage of MA08 TPU?

The last recorded mileage for MA08 TPU was 152,283 miles, recorded on 21 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA08 TPU passed its MOT?

MA08 TPU has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 21 Jan 2026.

Is MA08 TPU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA08 TPU 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 MA08 TPU?

MA08 TPU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.