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MW08 LGN

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 154,004 miles on the clock, averaging 7,404 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MW08 LGN

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
154,004
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2011
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,404

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading154,004 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,050
Average per year7,404
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MW08 LGN 43k71k98k126k154k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage154,004 miles
Since last MOT+5,050 miles
PASS
Mileage148,954 miles
Since last MOT+6,407 miles
PASS
Mileage142,547 miles
Since last MOT+4,635 miles
PASS
Mileage137,912 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,911 miles
Since last MOT+13,601 miles
PASS
Mileage124,310 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,310 miles
Since last MOT+9,322 miles
PASS
Mileage114,988 miles
Since last MOT+7,476 miles
PASS
Mileage107,512 miles
Since last MOT+7,873 miles
PASS
Mileage99,639 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,639 miles
Since last MOT+6,303 miles
PASS
Mileage93,336 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,336 miles
Since last MOT+5,882 miles
PASS
Mileage87,454 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,449 miles
Since last MOT+8,602 miles
PASS
Mileage78,847 miles
Since last MOT+7,178 miles
PASS
Mileage71,669 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,669 miles
Since last MOT+12,121 miles
PASS
Mileage59,548 miles
Since last MOT+9,376 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,172 miles
Since last MOT+7,301 miles
PASS
Mileage42,871 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,871 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 LGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeMW — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About MW08 LGN

What car is MW08 LGN?

MW08 LGN is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2008.

What is the mileage of MW08 LGN?

The last recorded mileage for MW08 LGN was 154,004 miles, recorded on 5 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MW08 LGN passed its MOT?

MW08 LGN has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 5 Jun 2026.

Is MW08 LGN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MW08 LGN 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 MW08 LGN?

MW08 LGN is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.