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MT08 XYW

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 83,257 miles on the clock, averaging 4,384 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MT08 XYW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
83,257
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,384

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading83,257 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year4,384
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MT08 XYW 17k34k50k67k83k '11'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,257 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,256 miles
Since last MOT+2,058 miles
PASS
Mileage81,198 miles
Since last MOT+2,705 miles
PASS
Mileage78,493 miles
Since last MOT+2,089 miles
PASS
Mileage76,404 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,404 miles
PASS
Mileage119,320 miles
Since last MOT+47,539 miles
PASS
Mileage71,781 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,781 miles
Since last MOT+2,299 miles
PASS
Mileage69,482 miles
Since last MOT+1,353 miles
PASS
Mileage68,129 miles
Since last MOT+4,847 miles
PASS
Mileage63,282 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,282 miles
Since last MOT+5,248 miles
PASS
Mileage58,034 miles
Since last MOT+6,616 miles
PASS
Mileage51,418 miles
Since last MOT+6,407 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,011 miles
Since last MOT+6,834 miles
PASS
Mileage38,177 miles
Since last MOT+6,413 miles
PASS
Mileage31,764 miles
Since last MOT+6,883 miles
PASS
Mileage24,881 miles
Since last MOT+7,650 miles
PASS
Mileage17,231 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 XYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
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 XYW

What car is MT08 XYW?

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

What is the mileage of MT08 XYW?

The last recorded mileage for MT08 XYW was 83,257 miles, recorded on 6 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MT08 XYW passed its MOT?

MT08 XYW has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 6 Jul 2026.

Is MT08 XYW ULEZ compliant?

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

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