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MA08 VGE

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 160,316 miles on the clock, averaging 11,000 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MA08 VGE

MOT Status
Due date passed
160,316
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2011
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
11,000

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 reading160,316 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,695
Average per year11,000
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MA08 VGE 28k61k94k127k160k '11'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage160,316 miles
Since last MOT+8,695 miles
PASS
Mileage151,621 miles
Since last MOT+8,432 miles
PASS
Mileage143,189 miles
Since last MOT+9,119 miles
PASS
Mileage134,070 miles
Since last MOT+9,581 miles
PASS
Mileage124,489 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,487 miles
Since last MOT+3,863 miles
PASS
Mileage120,624 miles
Since last MOT+7,566 miles
PASS
Mileage113,058 miles
Since last MOT+7,822 miles
PASS
Mileage105,236 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,236 miles
Since last MOT+7,121 miles
PASS
Mileage98,115 miles
Since last MOT+17,812 miles
PASS
Mileage80,303 miles
Since last MOT+10,861 miles
PASS
Mileage69,442 miles
Since last MOT+24,407 miles
PASS
Mileage45,035 miles
Since last MOT+17,050 miles
PASS
Mileage27,985 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 VGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeMA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About MA08 VGE

What car is MA08 VGE?

MA08 VGE is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2008.

What is the mileage of MA08 VGE?

The last recorded mileage for MA08 VGE was 160,316 miles, recorded on 26 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA08 VGE passed its MOT?

MA08 VGE has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 26 Apr 2023.

Is MA08 VGE ULEZ compliant?

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

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