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FN08 XBU

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 144,952 miles on the clock, averaging 10,823 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FN08 XBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,952
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2011
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
10,823

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading144,952 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,109
Average per year10,823
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FN08 XBU 51k74k98k121k145k '11'19'15

Check FN08 XBU

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,952 miles
Since last MOT+4,109 miles
PASS
Mileage140,843 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,829 miles
Since last MOT+3,386 miles
PASS
Mileage137,443 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,443 miles
Since last MOT+11,986 miles
PASS
Mileage125,457 miles
Since last MOT+11,171 miles
PASS
Mileage114,286 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,286 miles
Since last MOT+23,965 miles
PASS
Mileage90,321 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,319 miles
Since last MOT+24,091 miles
PASS
Mileage66,228 miles
Since last MOT+15,471 miles
PASS
Mileage50,757 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 XBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeFN — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About FN08 XBU

What car is FN08 XBU?

FN08 XBU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2008.

What is the mileage of FN08 XBU?

The last recorded mileage for FN08 XBU was 144,952 miles, recorded on 7 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FN08 XBU passed its MOT?

FN08 XBU has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 7 Nov 2019.

Is FN08 XBU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FN08 XBU 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 FN08 XBU?

FN08 XBU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.