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FL08 DVW

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 172,858 miles on the clock, averaging 12,244 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FL08 DVW

MOT Status
Due date passed
172,858
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2011
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
12,244

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 reading172,858 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,261
Average per year12,244
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FL08 DVW 43k75k108k140k173k '11'21'16

Check FL08 DVW

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage172,858 miles
Since last MOT+5,261 miles
PASS
Mileage167,597 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage167,597 miles
Since last MOT+6,756 miles
PASS
Mileage160,841 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,838 miles
Since last MOT+8,540 miles
PASS
Mileage152,298 miles
Since last MOT+11,795 miles
PASS
Mileage140,503 miles
Since last MOT+8,047 miles
PASS
Mileage132,456 miles
Since last MOT+21,648 miles
PASS
Mileage110,808 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,808 miles
Since last MOT+18,882 miles
PASS
Mileage91,926 miles
Since last MOT+21,735 miles
PASS
Mileage70,191 miles
Since last MOT+11,934 miles
PASS
Mileage58,257 miles
Since last MOT+5,066 miles
PASS
Mileage53,191 miles
Since last MOT+10,330 miles
PASS
Mileage42,861 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 DVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeFL — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About FL08 DVW

What car is FL08 DVW?

FL08 DVW is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2008.

What is the mileage of FL08 DVW?

The last recorded mileage for FL08 DVW was 172,858 miles, recorded on 29 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL08 DVW passed its MOT?

FL08 DVW has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 29 Sep 2021.

Is FL08 DVW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FL08 DVW 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 FL08 DVW?

FL08 DVW is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.