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PE08 JCU

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Red Registered in Preston, Preston · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 7 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing once (86% pass rate). It has 44,798 miles on the clock, averaging 2,914 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for PE08 JCU

MOT Status
Due date passed
44,798
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2011
86%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
2,914

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading44,798 miles
Reading date
Miles last year379
Average per year2,914
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PE08 JCU 32k35k38k42k45k '11'15'12

Check PE08 JCU

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage44,798 miles
Since last MOT+379 miles
PASS
Mileage44,419 miles
Since last MOT+2,143 miles
PASS
Mileage42,276 miles
Since last MOT+4,370 miles
PASS
Mileage37,906 miles
Since last MOT+679 miles
PASS
Mileage37,227 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,337 miles
Since last MOT+5,281 miles
PASS
Mileage32,056 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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BUD/BCA

Internal breakdown causes misfire on specific cylinders.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 JCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codePE — Preston, Preston
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About PE08 JCU

What car is PE08 JCU?

PE08 JCU is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Preston in 2008.

What is the mileage of PE08 JCU?

The last recorded mileage for PE08 JCU was 44,798 miles, recorded on 10 Jul 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PE08 JCU passed its MOT?

PE08 JCU has had 7 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (6 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 10 Jul 2015.

Is PE08 JCU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PE08 JCU 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 PE08 JCU?

PE08 JCU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.