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MT08 MWJ

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing once (94% pass rate). It has 42,854 miles on the clock, averaging 1,698 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MT08 MWJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
42,854
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
94%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
1,698

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 reading42,854 miles
Reading date
Miles last year847
Average per year1,698
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MT08 MWJ 18k24k31k37k43k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage42,854 miles
Since last MOT+847 miles
PASS
Mileage42,007 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,007 miles
Since last MOT+730 miles
PASS
Mileage41,277 miles
Since last MOT+689 miles
PASS
Mileage40,588 miles
Since last MOT+732 miles
PASS
Mileage39,856 miles
Since last MOT+978 miles
PASS
Mileage38,878 miles
Since last MOT+3,227 miles
PASS
Mileage35,651 miles
Since last MOT+3,257 miles
PASS
Mileage32,394 miles
Since last MOT+2,504 miles
PASS
Mileage29,890 miles
Since last MOT+2,444 miles
PASS
Mileage27,446 miles
Since last MOT+2,075 miles
PASS
Mileage25,371 miles
Since last MOT+2,018 miles
PASS
Mileage23,353 miles
Since last MOT+1,952 miles
PASS
Mileage21,401 miles
Since last MOT+1,362 miles
PASS
Mileage20,039 miles
Since last MOT+1,861 miles
PASS
Mileage18,178 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 MWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeMT — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About MT08 MWJ

What car is MT08 MWJ?

MT08 MWJ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2008.

What is the mileage of MT08 MWJ?

The last recorded mileage for MT08 MWJ was 42,854 miles, recorded on 12 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MT08 MWJ passed its MOT?

MT08 MWJ has had 16 MOT tests with an 94% pass rate (15 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 12 Nov 2025.

Is MT08 MWJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MT08 MWJ 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 MT08 MWJ?

MT08 MWJ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.