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DK08 VBC

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
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 1968cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 169,945 miles on the clock, averaging 7,507 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DK08 VBC

MOT Status
Due date passed
169,945
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2011
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,507

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 reading169,945 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,507
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DK08 VBC 80k102k125k147k170k '11'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage169,945 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage169,945 miles
Since last MOT+6,223 miles
PASS
Mileage163,722 miles
Since last MOT+114 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,608 miles
Since last MOT+5,186 miles
PASS
Mileage158,422 miles
Since last MOT+5,865 miles
PASS
Mileage152,557 miles
Since last MOT+8,064 miles
PASS
Mileage144,493 miles
Since last MOT+5,171 miles
PASS
Mileage139,322 miles
Since last MOT+8,768 miles
PASS
Mileage130,554 miles
Since last MOT+1,790 miles
PASS
Mileage128,764 miles
Since last MOT+5,971 miles
PASS
Mileage122,793 miles
Since last MOT+5,500 miles
PASS
Mileage117,293 miles
Since last MOT+7,069 miles
PASS
Mileage110,224 miles
Since last MOT+10,112 miles
PASS
Mileage100,112 miles
Since last MOT+20,126 miles
PASS
Mileage79,986 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 VBC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeDK — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About DK08 VBC

What car is DK08 VBC?

DK08 VBC is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Chester in 2008.

What is the mileage of DK08 VBC?

The last recorded mileage for DK08 VBC was 169,945 miles, recorded on 2 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DK08 VBC passed its MOT?

DK08 VBC has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 2 Mar 2023.

Is DK08 VBC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DK08 VBC 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 DK08 VBC?

DK08 VBC is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.