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MJ08 XCU

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 111,682 miles on the clock, averaging 5,415 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MJ08 XCU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
111,682
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2011
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,415

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading111,682 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,783
Average per year5,415
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MJ08 XCU 31k51k71k92k112k '11'26'18

Check MJ08 XCU

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,682 miles
Since last MOT+4,783 miles
PASS
Mileage106,899 miles
Since last MOT+4,269 miles
PASS
Mileage102,630 miles
Since last MOT+3,492 miles
PASS
Mileage99,138 miles
Since last MOT+4,575 miles
PASS
Mileage94,563 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,563 miles
Since last MOT+4,266 miles
PASS
Mileage90,297 miles
Since last MOT+5,016 miles
PASS
Mileage85,281 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,281 miles
Since last MOT+6,068 miles
PASS
Mileage79,213 miles
Since last MOT+6,263 miles
PASS
Mileage72,950 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,950 miles
Since last MOT+6,220 miles
PASS
Mileage66,730 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,730 miles
Since last MOT+6,675 miles
PASS
Mileage60,055 miles
Since last MOT+5,368 miles
PASS
Mileage54,687 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,687 miles
Since last MOT+5,920 miles
PASS
Mileage48,767 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,767 miles
Since last MOT+4,530 miles
PASS
Mileage44,237 miles
Since last MOT+8,231 miles
PASS
Mileage36,006 miles
Since last MOT+4,720 miles
PASS
Mileage31,286 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 XCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeMJ — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About MJ08 XCU

What car is MJ08 XCU?

MJ08 XCU is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2008.

What is the mileage of MJ08 XCU?

The last recorded mileage for MJ08 XCU was 111,682 miles, recorded on 24 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ08 XCU passed its MOT?

MJ08 XCU has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 Feb 2026.

Is MJ08 XCU ULEZ compliant?

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

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