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MJ08 DWN

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 164,891 miles on the clock, averaging 9,612 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MJ08 DWN

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
164,891
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
9,612

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading164,891 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,612
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MJ08 DWN 24k60k95k130k165k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage164,891 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage164,891 miles
Since last MOT+3,836 miles
PASS
Mileage161,055 miles
Since last MOT+1,810 miles
PASS
Mileage159,245 miles
Since last MOT+10,502 miles
PASS
Mileage148,743 miles
Since last MOT+4,651 miles
PASS
Mileage144,092 miles
Since last MOT+3,334 miles
PASS
Mileage140,758 miles
Since last MOT+4,458 miles
PASS
Mileage136,300 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,300 miles
Since last MOT+14,185 miles
PASS
Mileage122,115 miles
Since last MOT+13,862 miles
PASS
Mileage108,253 miles
Since last MOT+17,918 miles
PASS
Mileage90,335 miles
Since last MOT+19,104 miles
PASS
Mileage71,231 miles
Since last MOT+11,093 miles
PASS
Mileage60,138 miles
Since last MOT+20,316 miles
PASS
Mileage39,822 miles
Since last MOT+4,334 miles
PASS
Mileage35,488 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,488 miles
Since last MOT+11,090 miles
PASS
Mileage24,398 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 DWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeMJ — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About MJ08 DWN

What car is MJ08 DWN?

MJ08 DWN is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Manchester in 2008.

What is the mileage of MJ08 DWN?

The last recorded mileage for MJ08 DWN was 164,891 miles, recorded on 16 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ08 DWN passed its MOT?

MJ08 DWN has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 Dec 2025.

Is MJ08 DWN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MJ08 DWN 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 MJ08 DWN?

MJ08 DWN is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.