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DF08 WDG

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 118,177 miles on the clock, averaging 11,627 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for DF08 WDG

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,177
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2011
78%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
11,627

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 reading118,177 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17,245
Average per year11,627
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DF08 WDG 35k56k76k97k118k '11'18'14

Check DF08 WDG

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,177 miles
Since last MOT+17,245 miles
PASS
Mileage100,932 miles
Since last MOT+17,837 miles
PASS
Mileage83,095 miles
Since last MOT+15,065 miles
PASS
Mileage68,030 miles
Since last MOT+11,332 miles
PASS
Mileage56,698 miles
Since last MOT+7,791 miles
PASS
Mileage48,907 miles
Since last MOT+8,097 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,810 miles
Since last MOT+4,402 miles
PASS
Mileage36,408 miles
Since last MOT+1,608 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,800 miles

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BUD/BCA

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 WDG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeDF — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About DF08 WDG

What car is DF08 WDG?

DF08 WDG is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Chester in 2008.

What is the mileage of DF08 WDG?

The last recorded mileage for DF08 WDG was 118,177 miles, recorded on 4 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DF08 WDG passed its MOT?

DF08 WDG has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 4 Apr 2018.

Is DF08 WDG ULEZ compliant?

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

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