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MA08 XAY

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 3 MOT tests on record, passing 2 and failing once (67% pass rate). It has 143,160 miles on the clock, averaging 9,071 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MA08 XAY

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,160
Last Mileage
Recorded
3
Total Tests
Since 2011
67%
Pass Rate
2 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 3 tests on record
9,071

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading143,160 miles
Reading date
Miles last year90,993
Average per year9,071
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MA08 XAY 30k58k86k115k143k '11'23'12

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Full MOT Test History 3 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,160 miles
Since last MOT+90,993 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,167 miles
Since last MOT+22,501 miles
PASS
Mileage29,666 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 XAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
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 XAY

What car is MA08 XAY?

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

What is the mileage of MA08 XAY?

The last recorded mileage for MA08 XAY was 143,160 miles, recorded on 9 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA08 XAY passed its MOT?

MA08 XAY has had 3 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (2 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 9 Nov 2023.

Is MA08 XAY ULEZ compliant?

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

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