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MF08 XLB

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 147,268 miles on the clock, averaging 11,533 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MF08 XLB

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,268
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2011
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
11,533

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading147,268 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,533
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MF08 XLB 35k63k91k119k147k '11'20'16

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,268 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,268 miles
Since last MOT+13,453 miles
PASS
Mileage133,815 miles
Since last MOT+9,060 miles
PASS
Mileage124,755 miles
Since last MOT+8,731 miles
PASS
Mileage116,024 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,024 miles
Since last MOT+17,732 miles
PASS
Mileage98,292 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,291 miles
Since last MOT+17,300 miles
PASS
Mileage80,991 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,986 miles
Since last MOT+1,481 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,505 miles
Since last MOT+19,139 miles
PASS
Mileage60,366 miles
Since last MOT+4,702 miles
PASS
Mileage55,664 miles
Since last MOT+13,955 miles
PASS
Mileage41,709 miles
Since last MOT+6,664 miles
PASS
Mileage35,045 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 XLB
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 XLB

What car is MF08 XLB?

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

What is the mileage of MF08 XLB?

The last recorded mileage for MF08 XLB was 147,268 miles, recorded on 7 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MF08 XLB passed its MOT?

MF08 XLB has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 7 Dec 2020.

Is MF08 XLB ULEZ compliant?

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

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