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SJ08 WXF

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 179,498 miles on the clock, averaging 11,140 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SJ08 WXF

MOT Status
Due date passed
179,498
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
11,140

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading179,498 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,243
Average per year11,140
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SJ08 WXF 37k73k108k144k179k '11'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage179,498 miles
Since last MOT+1,243 miles
PASS
Mileage178,255 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,242 miles
Since last MOT+1,183 miles
PASS
Mileage177,059 miles
Since last MOT+14,584 miles
PASS
Mileage162,475 miles
Since last MOT+1,453 miles
PASS
Mileage161,022 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,997 miles
Since last MOT+10,797 miles
PASS
Mileage150,200 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,196 miles
Since last MOT+5,674 miles
PASS
Mileage144,522 miles
Since last MOT+21,094 miles
PASS
Mileage123,428 miles
Since last MOT+28,027 miles
PASS
Mileage95,401 miles
Since last MOT+17,622 miles
PASS
Mileage77,779 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,779 miles
Since last MOT+17,455 miles
PASS
Mileage60,324 miles
Since last MOT+23,254 miles
PASS
Mileage37,070 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 WXF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSJ — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SJ08 WXF

What car is SJ08 WXF?

SJ08 WXF is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2008.

What is the mileage of SJ08 WXF?

The last recorded mileage for SJ08 WXF was 179,498 miles, recorded on 19 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SJ08 WXF passed its MOT?

SJ08 WXF has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 19 Dec 2023.

Is SJ08 WXF ULEZ compliant?

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

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