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FT08 OVR

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 199,625 miles on the clock, averaging 11,087 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FT08 OVR

MOT Status
Due date passed
199,625
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
11,087

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading199,625 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,058
Average per year11,087
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FT08 OVR 47k85k123k161k200k '11'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage199,625 miles
Since last MOT+3,058 miles
PASS
Mileage196,567 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage196,567 miles
Since last MOT+7,109 miles
PASS
Mileage189,458 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage189,458 miles
Since last MOT+11,457 miles
PASS
Mileage178,001 miles
Since last MOT+12,252 miles
PASS
Mileage165,749 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage165,749 miles
Since last MOT+15,944 miles
PASS
Mileage149,805 miles
Since last MOT+15,069 miles
PASS
Mileage134,736 miles
Since last MOT+16,238 miles
PASS
Mileage118,498 miles
Since last MOT+11,016 miles
PASS
Mileage107,482 miles
Since last MOT+25,846 miles
PASS
Mileage81,636 miles
Since last MOT+8,754 miles
PASS
Mileage72,882 miles
Since last MOT+7,951 miles
PASS
Mileage64,931 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
PASS
Mileage64,902 miles
Since last MOT+86 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,816 miles
Since last MOT+6,759 miles
PASS
Mileage58,057 miles
Since last MOT+11,107 miles
PASS
Mileage46,950 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 OVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeFT — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About FT08 OVR

What car is FT08 OVR?

FT08 OVR is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2008.

What is the mileage of FT08 OVR?

The last recorded mileage for FT08 OVR was 199,625 miles, recorded on 19 May 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FT08 OVR passed its MOT?

FT08 OVR has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 19 May 2025.

Is FT08 OVR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FT08 OVR 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 FT08 OVR?

FT08 OVR is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.