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MJ08 PKU

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 Petrol 1390cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 103,177 miles on the clock, averaging 7,503 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for MJ08 PKU

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,177
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,503

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading103,177 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,538
Average per year7,503
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MJ08 PKU 25k44k64k84k103k '11'21'17

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,177 miles
Since last MOT+6,538 miles
PASS
Mileage96,639 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,639 miles
Since last MOT+6,588 miles
PASS
Mileage90,051 miles
Since last MOT+8,197 miles
PASS
Mileage81,854 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,854 miles
Since last MOT+8,895 miles
PASS
Mileage72,959 miles
Since last MOT+69 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,890 miles
Since last MOT+6,968 miles
PASS
Mileage65,922 miles
Since last MOT+8,990 miles
PASS
Mileage56,932 miles
Since last MOT+7,826 miles
PASS
Mileage49,106 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,084 miles
Since last MOT+7,368 miles
PASS
Mileage41,716 miles
Since last MOT+6,321 miles
PASS
Mileage35,395 miles
Since last MOT+7,033 miles
PASS
Mileage28,362 miles
Since last MOT+3,834 miles
PASS
Mileage24,528 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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BUD/BCA

Internal breakdown causes misfire on specific cylinders.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 PKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeMJ — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About MJ08 PKU

What car is MJ08 PKU?

MJ08 PKU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Manchester in 2008.

What is the mileage of MJ08 PKU?

The last recorded mileage for MJ08 PKU was 103,177 miles, recorded on 29 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ08 PKU passed its MOT?

MJ08 PKU has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 29 Sep 2021.

Is MJ08 PKU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MJ08 PKU is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is MJ08 PKU?

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