Vehicle summary
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 1896cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 184,911 miles on the clock, averaging 7,360 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for MA08 VLW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 184,911 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,360 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MA08 VLW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 08 — March 2008 to August 2008 |
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About MA08 VLW
What car is MA08 VLW?
MA08 VLW is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2008.
What is the mileage of MA08 VLW?
The last recorded mileage for MA08 VLW was 184,911 miles, recorded on 23 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MA08 VLW passed its MOT?
MA08 VLW has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 23 Oct 2023.
Is MA08 VLW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA08 VLW 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 VLW?
MA08 VLW is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.