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VN08 FJA

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 143,591 miles on the clock, averaging 7,864 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for VN08 FJA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
143,591
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,864

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 reading143,591 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,784
Average per year7,864
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for VN08 FJA 29k58k86k115k144k '11'25'18

Check VN08 FJA

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,591 miles
Since last MOT+5,784 miles
PASS
Mileage137,807 miles
Since last MOT+6,494 miles
PASS
Mileage131,313 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,312 miles
Since last MOT+5,269 miles
PASS
Mileage126,043 miles
Since last MOT+6,135 miles
PASS
Mileage119,908 miles
Since last MOT+7,025 miles
PASS
Mileage112,883 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,881 miles
Since last MOT+13,180 miles
PASS
Mileage99,701 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,700 miles
Since last MOT+12,164 miles
PASS
Mileage87,536 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,526 miles
Since last MOT+10,967 miles
PASS
Mileage76,559 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,559 miles
Since last MOT+11,074 miles
PASS
Mileage65,485 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,485 miles
Since last MOT+6,673 miles
PASS
Mileage58,812 miles
Since last MOT+6,868 miles
PASS
Mileage51,944 miles
Since last MOT+7,864 miles
PASS
Mileage44,080 miles
Since last MOT+7,739 miles
PASS
Mileage36,341 miles
Since last MOT+7,030 miles
PASS
Mileage29,311 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 FJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeVN — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About VN08 FJA

What car is VN08 FJA?

VN08 FJA is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Worcester in 2008.

What is the mileage of VN08 FJA?

The last recorded mileage for VN08 FJA was 143,591 miles, recorded on 6 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VN08 FJA passed its MOT?

VN08 FJA has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 6 Nov 2025.

Is VN08 FJA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VN08 FJA 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 VN08 FJA?

VN08 FJA is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.