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DF08 VLY

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 158,425 miles on the clock, averaging 7,472 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DF08 VLY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
158,425
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,472

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading158,425 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10
Average per year7,472
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DF08 VLY 50k77k104k131k158k '11'25'19

Check DF08 VLY

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage158,425 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,415 miles
Since last MOT+9,853 miles
PASS
Mileage148,562 miles
Since last MOT+7,259 miles
PASS
Mileage141,303 miles
Since last MOT+11,712 miles
PASS
Mileage129,591 miles
Since last MOT+8,177 miles
PASS
Mileage121,414 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,410 miles
Since last MOT+5,907 miles
PASS
Mileage115,503 miles
Since last MOT+5,176 miles
PASS
Mileage110,327 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,327 miles
Since last MOT+3,303 miles
PASS
Mileage107,024 miles
Since last MOT+4,899 miles
PASS
Mileage102,125 miles
Since last MOT+7,127 miles
PASS
Mileage94,998 miles
Since last MOT+6,620 miles
PASS
Mileage88,378 miles
Since last MOT+7,071 miles
PASS
Mileage81,307 miles
Since last MOT+6,037 miles
PASS
Mileage75,270 miles
Since last MOT+12,065 miles
PASS
Mileage63,205 miles
Since last MOT+12,871 miles
PASS
Mileage50,334 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,332 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 VLY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
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 VLY

What car is DF08 VLY?

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

What is the mileage of DF08 VLY?

The last recorded mileage for DF08 VLY was 158,425 miles, recorded on 4 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DF08 VLY passed its MOT?

DF08 VLY has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 4 Dec 2025.

Is DF08 VLY ULEZ compliant?

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

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