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FA08 HGM

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 133,038 miles on the clock, averaging 6,199 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FA08 HGM

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,038
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
6,199

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading133,038 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,906
Average per year6,199
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FA08 HGM 44k66k89k111k133k '11'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,038 miles
Since last MOT+1,906 miles
PASS
Mileage131,132 miles
Since last MOT+2,736 miles
PASS
Mileage128,396 miles
Since last MOT+2,999 miles
PASS
Mileage125,397 miles
Since last MOT+912 miles
PASS
Mileage124,485 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,476 miles
Since last MOT+9,108 miles
PASS
Mileage115,368 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,367 miles
Since last MOT+10,465 miles
PASS
Mileage104,902 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,902 miles
Since last MOT+11,659 miles
PASS
Mileage93,243 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,243 miles
Since last MOT+11,294 miles
PASS
Mileage81,949 miles
Since last MOT+11,511 miles
PASS
Mileage70,438 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,438 miles
Since last MOT+11,960 miles
PASS
Mileage58,478 miles
Since last MOT+14,331 miles
PASS
Mileage44,147 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA08 HGM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeFA — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About FA08 HGM

What car is FA08 HGM?

FA08 HGM is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2008.

What is the mileage of FA08 HGM?

The last recorded mileage for FA08 HGM was 133,038 miles, recorded on 24 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FA08 HGM passed its MOT?

FA08 HGM has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 24 Sep 2025.

Is FA08 HGM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FA08 HGM 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 FA08 HGM?

FA08 HGM is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.