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MA08 WRJ

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Grey Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 146,221 miles on the clock, averaging 7,134 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for MA08 WRJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,221
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2012
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,134

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading146,221 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,959
Average per year7,134
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MA08 WRJ 50k74k98k122k146k '12'25'19

Check MA08 WRJ

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,221 miles
Since last MOT+9,959 miles
PASS
Mileage136,262 miles
Since last MOT+7,755 miles
PASS
Mileage128,507 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,507 miles
Since last MOT+17,226 miles
PASS
Mileage111,281 miles
Since last MOT+1,752 miles
PASS
Mileage109,529 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,529 miles
Since last MOT+2,242 miles
PASS
Mileage107,287 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,287 miles
Since last MOT+6,989 miles
PASS
Mileage100,298 miles
Since last MOT+7,352 miles
PASS
Mileage92,946 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,946 miles
Since last MOT+3,577 miles
PASS
Mileage89,369 miles
Since last MOT+10,394 miles
PASS
Mileage78,975 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage59,580 miles
Since last MOT+9,217 miles
PASS
Mileage50,363 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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BUD/BCA

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 WRJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeMA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About MA08 WRJ

What car is MA08 WRJ?

MA08 WRJ is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Manchester in 2008.

What is the mileage of MA08 WRJ?

The last recorded mileage for MA08 WRJ was 146,221 miles, recorded on 29 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA08 WRJ passed its MOT?

MA08 WRJ has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 29 Aug 2025.

Is MA08 WRJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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