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MF08 XLX

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 147,369 miles on the clock, averaging 8,587 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MF08 XLX

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,369
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
88%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,587

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading147,369 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,152
Average per year8,587
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MF08 XLX 31k60k89k118k147k '11'24'19

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,369 miles
Since last MOT+5,152 miles
PASS
Mileage142,217 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,217 miles
Since last MOT+9,538 miles
PASS
Mileage132,679 miles
Since last MOT+9,689 miles
PASS
Mileage122,990 miles
Since last MOT+6,996 miles
PASS
Mileage115,994 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,956 miles
Since last MOT+5,456 miles
PASS
Mileage110,500 miles
Since last MOT+9,322 miles
PASS
Mileage101,178 miles
Since last MOT+4,768 miles
PASS
Mileage96,410 miles
Since last MOT+5,778 miles
PASS
Mileage90,632 miles
Since last MOT+14,883 miles
PASS
Mileage75,749 miles
Since last MOT+17,532 miles
PASS
Mileage58,217 miles
Since last MOT+8,378 miles
PASS
Mileage49,839 miles
Since last MOT+8,646 miles
PASS
Mileage41,193 miles
Since last MOT+10,335 miles
PASS
Mileage30,858 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF08 XLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
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 XLX

What car is MF08 XLX?

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

What is the mileage of MF08 XLX?

The last recorded mileage for MF08 XLX was 147,369 miles, recorded on 5 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MF08 XLX passed its MOT?

MF08 XLX has had 16 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (14 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 5 Nov 2024.

Is MF08 XLX ULEZ compliant?

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

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