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MW08 LOJ

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 176,532 miles on the clock, averaging 9,499 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MW08 LOJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
176,532
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
9,499

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading176,532 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,451
Average per year9,499
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MW08 LOJ 39k74k108k142k177k '11'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage176,532 miles
Since last MOT+2,451 miles
PASS
Mileage174,081 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage174,081 miles
Since last MOT+9,085 miles
PASS
Mileage164,996 miles
Since last MOT+11,688 miles
PASS
Mileage153,308 miles
Since last MOT+12,298 miles
PASS
Mileage141,010 miles
Since last MOT+8,431 miles
PASS
Mileage132,579 miles
Since last MOT+5,932 miles
PASS
Mileage126,647 miles
Since last MOT+5,399 miles
PASS
Mileage121,248 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,247 miles
Since last MOT+6,947 miles
PASS
Mileage114,300 miles
Since last MOT+11,700 miles
PASS
Mileage102,600 miles
Since last MOT+10,993 miles
PASS
Mileage91,607 miles
Since last MOT+13,629 miles
PASS
Mileage77,978 miles
Since last MOT+15,060 miles
PASS
Mileage62,918 miles
Since last MOT+12,915 miles
PASS
Mileage50,003 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,003 miles
Since last MOT+10,786 miles
PASS
Mileage39,217 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 LOJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeMW — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About MW08 LOJ

What car is MW08 LOJ?

MW08 LOJ is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Manchester in 2008.

What is the mileage of MW08 LOJ?

The last recorded mileage for MW08 LOJ was 176,532 miles, recorded on 26 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MW08 LOJ passed its MOT?

MW08 LOJ has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 26 Nov 2025.

Is MW08 LOJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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