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MA08 VLP

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 134,454 miles on the clock, averaging 8,050 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MA08 VLP

MOT Status
Due date passed
134,454
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,050

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 reading134,454 miles
Reading date
Miles last year105
Average per year8,050
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MA08 VLP 35k60k85k110k134k '11'23'19

Check MA08 VLP

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage134,454 miles
Since last MOT+105 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,349 miles
Since last MOT+6,157 miles
PASS
Mileage128,192 miles
Since last MOT+52 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,140 miles
Since last MOT+7,167 miles
PASS
Mileage120,973 miles
Since last MOT+114 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,859 miles
Since last MOT+5,080 miles
PASS
Mileage115,779 miles
Since last MOT+112 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,667 miles
Since last MOT+7,271 miles
PASS
Mileage108,396 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,396 miles
Since last MOT+6,055 miles
PASS
Mileage102,341 miles
Since last MOT+5,574 miles
PASS
Mileage96,767 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,767 miles
Since last MOT+5,698 miles
PASS
Mileage91,069 miles
Since last MOT+6,814 miles
PASS
Mileage84,255 miles
Since last MOT+14,755 miles
PASS
Mileage69,500 miles
Since last MOT+13,581 miles
PASS
Mileage55,919 miles
Since last MOT+10,585 miles
PASS
Mileage45,334 miles
Since last MOT+10,679 miles
PASS
Mileage34,655 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 VLP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
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 VLP

What car is MA08 VLP?

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

What is the mileage of MA08 VLP?

The last recorded mileage for MA08 VLP was 134,454 miles, recorded on 1 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA08 VLP passed its MOT?

MA08 VLP has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 1 Nov 2023.

Is MA08 VLP ULEZ compliant?

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

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