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MJ53 AMJ

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 143,024 miles on the clock, averaging 8,149 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MJ53 AMJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,024
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,149

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 reading143,024 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year8,149
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MJ53 AMJ 31k59k87k115k143k '11'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,024 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,022 miles
Since last MOT+4,698 miles
PASS
Mileage138,324 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,323 miles
Since last MOT+8,321 miles
PASS
Mileage130,002 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,002 miles
Since last MOT+7,807 miles
PASS
Mileage122,195 miles
Since last MOT+3,828 miles
PASS
Mileage118,367 miles
Since last MOT+226 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,141 miles
Since last MOT+9,647 miles
PASS
Mileage108,494 miles
Since last MOT+9,328 miles
PASS
Mileage99,166 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,166 miles
Since last MOT+10,033 miles
PASS
Mileage89,133 miles
Since last MOT+12,215 miles
PASS
Mileage76,918 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,918 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,917 miles
Since last MOT+12,340 miles
PASS
Mileage64,577 miles
Since last MOT+9,012 miles
PASS
Mileage55,565 miles
Since last MOT+6,876 miles
PASS
Mileage48,689 miles
Since last MOT+8,520 miles
PASS
Mileage40,169 miles
Since last MOT+9,215 miles
PASS
Mileage30,954 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 AMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeMJ — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MJ53 AMJ

What car is MJ53 AMJ?

MJ53 AMJ is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Manchester in 2008.

What is the mileage of MJ53 AMJ?

The last recorded mileage for MJ53 AMJ was 143,024 miles, recorded on 10 May 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ53 AMJ passed its MOT?

MJ53 AMJ has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 10 May 2025.

Is MJ53 AMJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MJ53 AMJ 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 MJ53 AMJ?

MJ53 AMJ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.