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MT08 XAG

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 209,704 miles on the clock, averaging 9,621 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MT08 XAG

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
209,704
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
9,621

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading209,704 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,070
Average per year9,621
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MT08 XAG 66k102k138k174k210k '11'26'18

Check MT08 XAG

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage209,704 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage199,634 miles
Since last MOT+6,917 miles
PASS
Mileage192,717 miles
Since last MOT+5,370 miles
PASS
Mileage187,347 miles
Since last MOT+6,024 miles
PASS
Mileage181,323 miles
Since last MOT+10,623 miles
PASS
Mileage170,700 miles
Since last MOT+7,854 miles
PASS
Mileage162,846 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,846 miles
Since last MOT+18,585 miles
PASS
Mileage144,261 miles
Since last MOT+12,426 miles
PASS
Mileage131,835 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,835 miles
Since last MOT+15,318 miles
PASS
Mileage116,517 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,517 miles
Since last MOT+11,531 miles
PASS
Mileage104,986 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,986 miles
Since last MOT+6,579 miles
PASS
Mileage98,407 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,407 miles
Since last MOT+6,942 miles
PASS
Mileage91,465 miles
Since last MOT+6,303 miles
PASS
Mileage85,162 miles
Since last MOT+8,719 miles
PASS
Mileage76,443 miles
Since last MOT+10,907 miles
PASS
Mileage65,536 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 XAG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeMT — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About MT08 XAG

What car is MT08 XAG?

MT08 XAG is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Manchester in 2008.

What is the mileage of MT08 XAG?

The last recorded mileage for MT08 XAG was 209,704 miles, recorded on 6 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MT08 XAG passed its MOT?

MT08 XAG has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 6 May 2026.

Is MT08 XAG ULEZ compliant?

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

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