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MT08 XSB

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 172,849 miles on the clock, averaging 9,492 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MT08 XSB

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
172,849
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
89%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
9,492

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading172,849 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,890
Average per year9,492
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MT08 XSB 30k66k101k137k173k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage172,849 miles
Since last MOT+3,890 miles
PASS
Mileage168,959 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage168,959 miles
Since last MOT+14,053 miles
PASS
Mileage154,906 miles
Since last MOT+8,293 miles
PASS
Mileage146,613 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,613 miles
Since last MOT+8,618 miles
PASS
Mileage137,995 miles
Since last MOT+7,450 miles
PASS
Mileage130,545 miles
Since last MOT+8,441 miles
PASS
Mileage122,104 miles
Since last MOT+5,565 miles
PASS
Mileage116,539 miles
Since last MOT+6,290 miles
PASS
Mileage110,249 miles
Since last MOT+10,310 miles
PASS
Mileage99,939 miles
Since last MOT+8,853 miles
PASS
Mileage91,086 miles
Since last MOT+4,313 miles
PASS
Mileage86,773 miles
Since last MOT+19,545 miles
PASS
Mileage67,228 miles
Since last MOT+21,009 miles
PASS
Mileage46,219 miles
Since last MOT+15,723 miles
PASS
Mileage30,496 miles
Since last MOT+686 miles
PASS
Mileage29,810 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 XSB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
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 XSB

What car is MT08 XSB?

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

What is the mileage of MT08 XSB?

The last recorded mileage for MT08 XSB was 172,849 miles, recorded on 22 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MT08 XSB passed its MOT?

MT08 XSB has had 18 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (16 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 22 May 2026.

Is MT08 XSB ULEZ compliant?

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

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