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SJ08 THN

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 182,314 miles on the clock, averaging 8,772 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for SJ08 THN

MOT Status
Due date passed
182,314
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
8,772

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 reading182,314 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,028
Average per year8,772
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SJ08 THN 54k86k118k150k182k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage182,314 miles
Since last MOT+15,028 miles
PASS
Mileage167,286 miles
Since last MOT+10,165 miles
PASS
Mileage157,121 miles
Since last MOT+5,439 miles
PASS
Mileage151,682 miles
Since last MOT+6,653 miles
PASS
Mileage145,029 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,029 miles
Since last MOT+118 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,911 miles
Since last MOT+3,666 miles
PASS
Mileage141,245 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,244 miles
Since last MOT+4,364 miles
PASS
Mileage136,880 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,874 miles
Since last MOT+9,039 miles
PASS
Mileage127,835 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,835 miles
Since last MOT+11,286 miles
PASS
Mileage116,549 miles
Since last MOT+56 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,493 miles
Since last MOT+15,056 miles
PASS
Mileage101,437 miles
Since last MOT+10,440 miles
PASS
Mileage90,997 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,997 miles
Since last MOT+7,849 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,148 miles
Since last MOT+8,517 miles
PASS
Mileage74,631 miles
Since last MOT+9,858 miles
PASS
Mileage64,773 miles
Since last MOT+10,389 miles
PASS
Mileage54,384 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 THN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSJ — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SJ08 THN

What car is SJ08 THN?

SJ08 THN is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2008.

What is the mileage of SJ08 THN?

The last recorded mileage for SJ08 THN was 182,314 miles, recorded on 8 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SJ08 THN passed its MOT?

SJ08 THN has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 8 Oct 2025.

Is SJ08 THN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SJ08 THN 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 SJ08 THN?

SJ08 THN is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.