The road tax status for SH08 JXG is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for SH08 JXG?

The MOT for SH08 JXG is valid and due for renewal on or before 23 March 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of SH08 JXG?

The recorded mileage for SH08 JXG is 161,880 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is SH08 JXG ULEZ compliant?

No, SH08 JXG does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · SH08 JXG

SH08 JXG

2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19/05/2008. Recorded mileage 161,880 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 2008 · Glasgow
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 23/03/2024
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 161,880 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 23/03/2024

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Mileage: 161,880 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2008
Engine: 1968cc

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SH08 JXG Key Findings

16 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2023
161,880 miles recorded at latest MOT
3 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Average MOT pass rate (67%)

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SH08 JXG Mileage History

04/03/201134,716 mi
28/02/201246,834 mi+12,118 mi
26/02/201359,338 mi+12,504 mi
24/02/201470,354 mi+11,016 mi
24/02/201580,733 mi+10,379 mi
24/02/201689,677 mi+8,944 mi
02/03/201796,131 mi+6,454 mi
02/03/2018103,568 mi+7,437 mi
03/04/2019111,251 mi+7,683 mi
21/09/2020129,084 mi+17,833 mi
22/09/2020129,084 mi
15/06/2021138,002 mi+8,918 mi
16/06/2021138,002 mi
28/04/2022146,214 mi+8,212 mi
29/04/2022146,214 mi
24/03/2023161,880 mi+15,666 mi

Average of roughly 10,549 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.

SH08 JXG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Oct 2026, 11:41

MOT Analysis

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16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (SH08 JXG) between March 2011 and March 2023.

The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 24 March 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

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