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DV08 GXX

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 166,105 miles on the clock, averaging 11,882 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DV08 GXX

MOT Status
Due date passed
166,105
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2011
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
11,882

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 reading166,105 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,875
Average per year11,882
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DV08 GXX 18k55k92k129k166k '11'23'18

Check DV08 GXX

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage166,105 miles
Since last MOT+12,875 miles
PASS
Mileage153,230 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,230 miles
Since last MOT+10,147 miles
PASS
Mileage143,083 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,083 miles
Since last MOT+5,325 miles
PASS
Mileage137,758 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,758 miles
Since last MOT+8,137 miles
PASS
Mileage129,621 miles
Since last MOT+10,859 miles
PASS
Mileage118,762 miles
Since last MOT+8,948 miles
PASS
Mileage109,814 miles
Since last MOT+10,512 miles
PASS
Mileage99,302 miles
Since last MOT+13,053 miles
PASS
Mileage86,249 miles
Since last MOT+15,912 miles
PASS
Mileage70,337 miles
Since last MOT+20,241 miles
PASS
Mileage50,096 miles
Since last MOT+15,443 miles
PASS
Mileage34,653 miles
Since last MOT+16,300 miles
PASS
Mileage18,353 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage18,353 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 GXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
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 GXX

What car is DV08 GXX?

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

What is the mileage of DV08 GXX?

The last recorded mileage for DV08 GXX was 166,105 miles, recorded on 6 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DV08 GXX passed its MOT?

DV08 GXX has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 6 Sep 2023.

Is DV08 GXX ULEZ compliant?

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

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