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DV08 GWU

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 79,911 miles on the clock, averaging 4,019 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DV08 GWU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
79,911
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,019

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading79,911 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10
Average per year4,019
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DV08 GWU 21k36k51k65k80k '11'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,911 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,901 miles
Since last MOT+3,092 miles
PASS
Mileage76,809 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,809 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,802 miles
Since last MOT+1,763 miles
PASS
Mileage75,039 miles
Since last MOT+2,276 miles
PASS
Mileage72,763 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,763 miles
Since last MOT+6,331 miles
PASS
Mileage66,432 miles
Since last MOT+2,948 miles
PASS
Mileage63,484 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,484 miles
Since last MOT+2,706 miles
PASS
Mileage60,778 miles
Since last MOT+3,376 miles
PASS
Mileage57,402 miles
Since last MOT+4,080 miles
PASS
Mileage53,322 miles
Since last MOT+7,388 miles
PASS
Mileage45,934 miles
Since last MOT+8,120 miles
PASS
Mileage37,814 miles
Since last MOT+7,664 miles
PASS
Mileage30,150 miles
Since last MOT+7,973 miles
PASS
Mileage22,177 miles
Since last MOT+1,032 miles
PASS
Mileage21,145 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 GWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeDV — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About DV08 GWU

What car is DV08 GWU?

DV08 GWU is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2008.

What is the mileage of DV08 GWU?

The last recorded mileage for DV08 GWU was 79,911 miles, recorded on 22 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DV08 GWU passed its MOT?

DV08 GWU has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 22 Oct 2025.

Is DV08 GWU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DV08 GWU 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 DV08 GWU?

DV08 GWU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.