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FG08 GXW

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 53,926 miles on the clock, averaging 1,653 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FG08 GXW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
53,926
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
1,653

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 reading53,926 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,040
Average per year1,653
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FG08 GXW 29k35k41k48k54k '11'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage53,926 miles
Since last MOT+1,040 miles
PASS
Mileage52,886 miles
Since last MOT+366 miles
PASS
Mileage52,520 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,520 miles
Since last MOT+477 miles
PASS
Mileage52,043 miles
Since last MOT+974 miles
PASS
Mileage51,069 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,069 miles
Since last MOT+2,444 miles
PASS
Mileage48,625 miles
Since last MOT+2,039 miles
PASS
Mileage46,586 miles
Since last MOT+1,517 miles
PASS
Mileage45,069 miles
Since last MOT+1,515 miles
PASS
Mileage43,554 miles
Since last MOT+1,735 miles
PASS
Mileage41,819 miles
Since last MOT+2,138 miles
PASS
Mileage39,681 miles
Since last MOT+1,892 miles
FAIL
Mileage37,789 miles
Since last MOT+1,135 miles
PASS
Mileage36,654 miles
Since last MOT+1,428 miles
PASS
Mileage35,226 miles
Since last MOT+3,017 miles
PASS
Mileage32,209 miles
Since last MOT+3,458 miles
PASS
Mileage28,751 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 GXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeFG — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About FG08 GXW

What car is FG08 GXW?

FG08 GXW is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2008.

What is the mileage of FG08 GXW?

The last recorded mileage for FG08 GXW was 53,926 miles, recorded on 30 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FG08 GXW passed its MOT?

FG08 GXW has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 30 Jul 2026.

Is FG08 GXW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FG08 GXW 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 FG08 GXW?

FG08 GXW is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.