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DA08 EVM

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
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 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 161,329 miles on the clock, averaging 9,505 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DA08 EVM

MOT Status
Due date passed
161,329
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
9,505

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading161,329 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,319
Average per year9,505
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DA08 EVM 24k58k93k127k161k '11'25'19

Check DA08 EVM

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage161,329 miles
Since last MOT+9,319 miles
PASS
Mileage152,010 miles
Since last MOT+12,026 miles
PASS
Mileage139,984 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,984 miles
Since last MOT+16,917 miles
PASS
Mileage123,067 miles
Since last MOT+11,356 miles
PASS
Mileage111,711 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,710 miles
Since last MOT+20,390 miles
PASS
Mileage91,320 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,320 miles
Since last MOT+9,084 miles
PASS
Mileage82,236 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,236 miles
Since last MOT+7,351 miles
PASS
Mileage74,885 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,885 miles
Since last MOT+8,395 miles
PASS
Mileage66,490 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,490 miles
Since last MOT+7,205 miles
PASS
Mileage59,285 miles
Since last MOT+5,911 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,374 miles
Since last MOT+6,143 miles
PASS
Mileage47,231 miles
Since last MOT+7,345 miles
PASS
Mileage39,886 miles
Since last MOT+7,435 miles
PASS
Mileage32,451 miles
Since last MOT+8,366 miles
PASS
Mileage24,085 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 EVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeDA — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About DA08 EVM

What car is DA08 EVM?

DA08 EVM is a grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chester in 2008.

What is the mileage of DA08 EVM?

The last recorded mileage for DA08 EVM was 161,329 miles, recorded on 4 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DA08 EVM passed its MOT?

DA08 EVM has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 4 Sep 2025.

Is DA08 EVM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DA08 EVM 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 DA08 EVM?

DA08 EVM is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.