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DF08 EXN

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
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 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 161,183 miles on the clock, averaging 9,043 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DF08 EXN

MOT Status
Due date passed
161,183
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,043

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading161,183 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,596
Average per year9,043
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DF08 EXN 34k66k97k129k161k '11'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage161,183 miles
Since last MOT+10,596 miles
PASS
Mileage150,587 miles
Since last MOT+6,500 miles
PASS
Mileage144,087 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,087 miles
Since last MOT+5,077 miles
PASS
Mileage139,010 miles
Since last MOT+7,231 miles
PASS
Mileage131,779 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,779 miles
Since last MOT+7,968 miles
PASS
Mileage123,811 miles
Since last MOT+6,822 miles
PASS
Mileage116,989 miles
Since last MOT+8,417 miles
PASS
Mileage108,572 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,572 miles
Since last MOT+12,540 miles
PASS
Mileage96,032 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,032 miles
Since last MOT+16,066 miles
PASS
Mileage79,966 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,966 miles
Since last MOT+14,020 miles
PASS
Mileage65,946 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,946 miles
Since last MOT+19,729 miles
PASS
Mileage46,217 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,203 miles
Since last MOT+12,475 miles
PASS
Mileage33,728 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 EXN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeDF — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About DF08 EXN

What car is DF08 EXN?

DF08 EXN is a red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Chester in 2008.

What is the mileage of DF08 EXN?

The last recorded mileage for DF08 EXN was 161,183 miles, recorded on 11 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DF08 EXN passed its MOT?

DF08 EXN has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 11 Aug 2025.

Is DF08 EXN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DF08 EXN 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 DF08 EXN?

DF08 EXN is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.