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MK08 JCU

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
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 99,631 miles on the clock, averaging 4,943 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MK08 JCU

MOT Status
Due date passed
99,631
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
4,943

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading99,631 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,130
Average per year4,943
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MK08 JCU 28k46k64k82k100k '11'25'19

Check MK08 JCU

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,631 miles
Since last MOT+1,130 miles
PASS
Mileage98,501 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,499 miles
Since last MOT+1,249 miles
PASS
Mileage97,250 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,247 miles
Since last MOT+4,081 miles
PASS
Mileage93,166 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,166 miles
PASS
Mileage94,547 miles
Since last MOT+2,130 miles
PASS
Mileage92,417 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,417 miles
Since last MOT+3,784 miles
PASS
Mileage88,633 miles
Since last MOT+5,351 miles
PASS
Mileage83,282 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,282 miles
Since last MOT+6,106 miles
PASS
Mileage77,176 miles
Since last MOT+7,247 miles
PASS
Mileage69,929 miles
Since last MOT+8,737 miles
PASS
Mileage61,192 miles
Since last MOT+9,494 miles
PASS
Mileage51,698 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,698 miles
Since last MOT+3,363 miles
PASS
Mileage48,335 miles
Since last MOT+5,541 miles
PASS
Mileage42,794 miles
Since last MOT+9,586 miles
PASS
Mileage33,208 miles
Since last MOT+5,459 miles
PASS
Mileage27,749 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 JCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeMK — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About MK08 JCU

What car is MK08 JCU?

MK08 JCU is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2008.

What is the mileage of MK08 JCU?

The last recorded mileage for MK08 JCU was 99,631 miles, recorded on 9 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MK08 JCU passed its MOT?

MK08 JCU has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 9 Oct 2025.

Is MK08 JCU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MK08 JCU 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 MK08 JCU?

MK08 JCU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.