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MJ08 VAX

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 148,898 miles on the clock, averaging 11,735 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MJ08 VAX

MOT Status
Due date passed
148,898
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2011
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
11,735

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 reading148,898 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,932
Average per year11,735
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MJ08 VAX 39k66k94k121k149k '11'21'15

Check MJ08 VAX

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage148,898 miles
Since last MOT+3,932 miles
PASS
Mileage144,966 miles
Since last MOT+15,998 miles
PASS
Mileage128,968 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,968 miles
Since last MOT+11,812 miles
PASS
Mileage117,156 miles
Since last MOT+11,883 miles
PASS
Mileage105,273 miles
Since last MOT+13,747 miles
PASS
Mileage91,526 miles
Since last MOT+14,052 miles
PASS
Mileage77,474 miles
Since last MOT+13,685 miles
PASS
Mileage63,789 miles
Since last MOT+24,180 miles
PASS
Mileage39,609 miles
Since last MOT+749 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,860 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 VAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
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 VAX

What car is MJ08 VAX?

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

What is the mileage of MJ08 VAX?

The last recorded mileage for MJ08 VAX was 148,898 miles, recorded on 9 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ08 VAX passed its MOT?

MJ08 VAX has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 9 Jan 2021.

Is MJ08 VAX ULEZ compliant?

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

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