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SJ08 WPE

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 115,196 miles on the clock, averaging 7,863 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for SJ08 WPE

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,196
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2011
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,863

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading115,196 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13
Average per year7,863
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SJ08 WPE 22k45k69k92k115k '11'22'17

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,196 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,183 miles
Since last MOT+4,227 miles
PASS
Mileage110,956 miles
Since last MOT+8,079 miles
PASS
Mileage102,877 miles
Since last MOT+2,693 miles
PASS
Mileage100,184 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,184 miles
Since last MOT+3,901 miles
PASS
Mileage96,283 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,238 miles
Since last MOT+3,385 miles
PASS
Mileage92,853 miles
Since last MOT+3,834 miles
PASS
Mileage89,019 miles
Since last MOT+5,091 miles
PASS
Mileage83,928 miles
Since last MOT+9,336 miles
PASS
Mileage74,592 miles
Since last MOT+14,810 miles
PASS
Mileage59,782 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,782 miles
Since last MOT+14,055 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,727 miles
Since last MOT+14,652 miles
PASS
Mileage31,075 miles
Since last MOT+8,863 miles
PASS
Mileage22,212 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SJ08 WPE

What car is SJ08 WPE?

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

What is the mileage of SJ08 WPE?

The last recorded mileage for SJ08 WPE was 115,196 miles, recorded on 22 Dec 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SJ08 WPE passed its MOT?

SJ08 WPE has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 22 Dec 2022.

Is SJ08 WPE ULEZ compliant?

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

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