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FV08 FOT

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Lincoln, 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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 166,330 miles on the clock, averaging 8,417 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FV08 FOT

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
166,330
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2011
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
8,417

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading166,330 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,417
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FV08 FOT 40k71k103k135k166k '11'26'20

Check FV08 FOT

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage166,330 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage166,330 miles
Since last MOT+2,608 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,722 miles
Since last MOT+9,014 miles
PASS
Mileage154,708 miles
Since last MOT+10,269 miles
PASS
Mileage144,439 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,439 miles
Since last MOT+9,215 miles
PASS
Mileage135,224 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,224 miles
Since last MOT+4,862 miles
PASS
Mileage130,362 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,360 miles
Since last MOT+8,289 miles
PASS
Mileage122,071 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,071 miles
Since last MOT+11,878 miles
PASS
Mileage110,193 miles
Since last MOT+8,067 miles
PASS
Mileage102,126 miles
Since last MOT+6,953 miles
PASS
Mileage95,173 miles
Since last MOT+252 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,921 miles
Since last MOT+10,250 miles
PASS
Mileage84,671 miles
Since last MOT+7,226 miles
PASS
Mileage77,445 miles
Since last MOT+216 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,229 miles
Since last MOT+11,108 miles
PASS
Mileage66,121 miles
Since last MOT+9,639 miles
PASS
Mileage56,482 miles
Since last MOT+8,266 miles
PASS
Mileage48,216 miles
Since last MOT+8,671 miles
PASS
Mileage39,545 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 FOT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeFV — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About FV08 FOT

What car is FV08 FOT?

FV08 FOT is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2008.

What is the mileage of FV08 FOT?

The last recorded mileage for FV08 FOT was 166,330 miles, recorded on 4 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV08 FOT passed its MOT?

FV08 FOT has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 4 May 2026.

Is FV08 FOT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FV08 FOT 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 FV08 FOT?

FV08 FOT is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.