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DE08 VHU

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
ColourSilver
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 2000cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 152,117 miles on the clock, averaging 8,332 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DE08 VHU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
152,117
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
84%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,332

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading152,117 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,332
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DE08 VHU 26k57k89k121k152k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage152,117 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,117 miles
Since last MOT+26,078 miles
PASS
Mileage126,039 miles
Since last MOT+14,849 miles
PASS
Mileage111,190 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,190 miles
Since last MOT+2,090 miles
PASS
Mileage109,100 miles
Since last MOT+2,260 miles
PASS
Mileage106,840 miles
Since last MOT+2,404 miles
PASS
Mileage104,436 miles
Since last MOT+1,181 miles
PASS
Mileage103,255 miles
Since last MOT+6,229 miles
PASS
Mileage97,026 miles
Since last MOT+6,797 miles
PASS
Mileage90,229 miles
Since last MOT+6,667 miles
PASS
Mileage83,562 miles
Since last MOT+7,500 miles
PASS
Mileage76,062 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,062 miles
Since last MOT+9,720 miles
PASS
Mileage66,342 miles
Since last MOT+10,063 miles
PASS
Mileage56,279 miles
Since last MOT+8,666 miles
PASS
Mileage47,613 miles
Since last MOT+10,763 miles
PASS
Mileage36,850 miles
Since last MOT+10,924 miles
PASS
Mileage25,926 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 VHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeDE — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About DE08 VHU

What car is DE08 VHU?

DE08 VHU is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Chester in 2008.

What is the mileage of DE08 VHU?

The last recorded mileage for DE08 VHU was 152,117 miles, recorded on 18 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DE08 VHU passed its MOT?

DE08 VHU has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 18 Jun 2026.

Is DE08 VHU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DE08 VHU 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 DE08 VHU?

DE08 VHU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.