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DF08 XAT

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourRed
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 108,493 miles on the clock, averaging 7,299 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for DF08 XAT

MOT Status
Due date passed
108,493
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2011
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,299

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading108,493 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,299
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DF08 XAT 20k42k64k86k108k '11'23'19

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage108,493 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,493 miles
Since last MOT+8,756 miles
PASS
Mileage99,737 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,737 miles
Since last MOT+6,986 miles
PASS
Mileage92,751 miles
Since last MOT+6,444 miles
PASS
Mileage86,307 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,307 miles
Since last MOT+6,227 miles
PASS
Mileage80,080 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,080 miles
Since last MOT+9,137 miles
PASS
Mileage70,943 miles
Since last MOT+5,309 miles
PASS
Mileage65,634 miles
Since last MOT+4,820 miles
PASS
Mileage60,814 miles
Since last MOT+10,368 miles
PASS
Mileage50,446 miles
Since last MOT+12,746 miles
PASS
Mileage37,700 miles
Since last MOT+8,817 miles
PASS
Mileage28,883 miles
Since last MOT+3,732 miles
PASS
Mileage25,151 miles
Since last MOT+5,643 miles
PASS
Mileage19,508 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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BUD/BCA

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 XAT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
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 XAT

What car is DF08 XAT?

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

What is the mileage of DF08 XAT?

The last recorded mileage for DF08 XAT was 108,493 miles, recorded on 30 Jun 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DF08 XAT passed its MOT?

DF08 XAT has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 30 Jun 2023.

Is DF08 XAT ULEZ compliant?

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

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