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AX08 DAU

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 201,690 miles on the clock, averaging 9,950 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AX08 DAU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
201,690
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,950

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading201,690 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,320
Average per year9,950
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AX08 DAU 55k92k128k165k202k '11'26'19

Check AX08 DAU

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage201,690 miles
Since last MOT+5,320 miles
PASS
Mileage196,370 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage196,356 miles
Since last MOT+5,071 miles
PASS
Mileage191,285 miles
Since last MOT+5,565 miles
PASS
Mileage185,720 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage185,719 miles
Since last MOT+3,774 miles
PASS
Mileage181,945 miles
Since last MOT+2,784 miles
PASS
Mileage179,161 miles
Since last MOT+1,998 miles
PASS
Mileage177,163 miles
Since last MOT+14,555 miles
PASS
Mileage162,608 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,608 miles
Since last MOT+12,580 miles
PASS
Mileage150,028 miles
Since last MOT+12,772 miles
PASS
Mileage137,256 miles
Since last MOT+12,865 miles
PASS
Mileage124,391 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,391 miles
Since last MOT+15,930 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,461 miles
Since last MOT+15,066 miles
PASS
Mileage93,395 miles
Since last MOT+14,896 miles
PASS
Mileage78,499 miles
Since last MOT+17,044 miles
PASS
Mileage61,455 miles
Since last MOT+6,373 miles
PASS
Mileage55,082 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 DAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeAX — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About AX08 DAU

What car is AX08 DAU?

AX08 DAU is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2008.

What is the mileage of AX08 DAU?

The last recorded mileage for AX08 DAU was 201,690 miles, recorded on 9 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AX08 DAU passed its MOT?

AX08 DAU has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 9 Mar 2026.

Is AX08 DAU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AX08 DAU 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 AX08 DAU?

AX08 DAU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.