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FP08 VEA

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 112,263 miles on the clock, averaging 5,567 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for FP08 VEA

MOT Status
Due date passed
112,263
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,567

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading112,263 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,567
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FP08 VEA 42k60k77k95k112k '11'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,263 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,263 miles
Since last MOT+2,686 miles
PASS
Mileage109,577 miles
Since last MOT+2,725 miles
PASS
Mileage106,852 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,847 miles
Since last MOT+2,786 miles
PASS
Mileage104,061 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,049 miles
Since last MOT+5,453 miles
PASS
Mileage98,596 miles
Since last MOT+3,866 miles
PASS
Mileage94,730 miles
Since last MOT+3,266 miles
PASS
Mileage91,464 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,451 miles
Since last MOT+5,975 miles
PASS
Mileage85,476 miles
Since last MOT+5,249 miles
PASS
Mileage80,227 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,227 miles
Since last MOT+4,161 miles
PASS
Mileage76,066 miles
Since last MOT+7,115 miles
PASS
Mileage68,951 miles
Since last MOT+11,149 miles
PASS
Mileage57,802 miles
Since last MOT+14,277 miles
PASS
Mileage43,525 miles
Since last MOT+1,108 miles
PASS
Mileage42,417 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,417 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 VEA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeFP — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About FP08 VEA

What car is FP08 VEA?

FP08 VEA is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2008.

What is the mileage of FP08 VEA?

The last recorded mileage for FP08 VEA was 112,263 miles, recorded on 6 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FP08 VEA passed its MOT?

FP08 VEA has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 6 Dec 2023.

Is FP08 VEA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FP08 VEA 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 FP08 VEA?

FP08 VEA is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.