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MF08 LJX

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 154,388 miles on the clock, averaging 9,236 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MF08 LJX

MOT Status
Due date passed
154,388
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2011
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
9,236

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 reading154,388 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,236
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MF08 LJX 44k72k99k127k154k '11'23'17

Check MF08 LJX

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage154,388 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,388 miles
Since last MOT+10,082 miles
PASS
Mileage144,306 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,285 miles
Since last MOT+7,178 miles
PASS
Mileage137,107 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,106 miles
Since last MOT+5,095 miles
PASS
Mileage132,011 miles
Since last MOT+8,549 miles
PASS
Mileage123,462 miles
Since last MOT+4,836 miles
PASS
Mileage118,626 miles
Since last MOT+5,730 miles
PASS
Mileage112,896 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,896 miles
Since last MOT+5,957 miles
PASS
Mileage106,939 miles
Since last MOT+8,323 miles
PASS
Mileage98,616 miles
Since last MOT+10,163 miles
PASS
Mileage88,453 miles
Since last MOT+15,368 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,085 miles
Since last MOT+14,113 miles
PASS
Mileage58,972 miles
Since last MOT+14,660 miles
PASS
Mileage44,312 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 LJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeMF — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About MF08 LJX

What car is MF08 LJX?

MF08 LJX is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Manchester in 2008.

What is the mileage of MF08 LJX?

The last recorded mileage for MF08 LJX was 154,388 miles, recorded on 3 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MF08 LJX passed its MOT?

MF08 LJX has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Jan 2023.

Is MF08 LJX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MF08 LJX 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 MF08 LJX?

MF08 LJX is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.