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WG08 PJU

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Exeter, West of England · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 179,492 miles on the clock, averaging 8,798 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for WG08 PJU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
179,492
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,798

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading179,492 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,798
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WG08 PJU 50k82k115k147k179k '11'26'18

Check WG08 PJU

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage179,492 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage179,492 miles
Since last MOT+6,550 miles
PASS
Mileage172,942 miles
Since last MOT+9,393 miles
PASS
Mileage163,549 miles
Since last MOT+3,060 miles
PASS
Mileage160,489 miles
Since last MOT+6,792 miles
PASS
Mileage153,697 miles
Since last MOT+4,573 miles
PASS
Mileage149,124 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,124 miles
Since last MOT+5,671 miles
PASS
Mileage143,453 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,452 miles
Since last MOT+6,291 miles
PASS
Mileage137,161 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,161 miles
Since last MOT+6,449 miles
PASS
Mileage130,712 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,712 miles
Since last MOT+9,968 miles
PASS
Mileage120,744 miles
Since last MOT+12,722 miles
PASS
Mileage108,022 miles
Since last MOT+9,909 miles
PASS
Mileage98,113 miles
Since last MOT+15,027 miles
PASS
Mileage83,086 miles
Since last MOT+19,326 miles
PASS
Mileage63,760 miles
Since last MOT+10,926 miles
PASS
Mileage52,834 miles
Since last MOT+3,313 miles
PASS
Mileage49,521 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 PJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeWG — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About WG08 PJU

What car is WG08 PJU?

WG08 PJU is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Exeter in 2008.

What is the mileage of WG08 PJU?

The last recorded mileage for WG08 PJU was 179,492 miles, recorded on 16 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WG08 PJU passed its MOT?

WG08 PJU has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 16 Apr 2026.

Is WG08 PJU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WG08 PJU 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 WG08 PJU?

WG08 PJU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.