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FY08 VXA

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Lincoln, 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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 158,625 miles on the clock, averaging 7,530 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FY08 VXA

MOT Status
Due date passed
158,625
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,530

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading158,625 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,655
Average per year7,530
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FY08 VXA 49k77k104k131k159k '11'25'18

Check FY08 VXA

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage158,625 miles
Since last MOT+12,655 miles
PASS
Mileage145,970 miles
Since last MOT+119 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,851 miles
Since last MOT+7,744 miles
PASS
Mileage138,107 miles
Since last MOT+186 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,921 miles
Since last MOT+1,410 miles
PASS
Mileage136,511 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,509 miles
PASS
Mileage154,654 miles
Since last MOT+27,578 miles
PASS
Mileage127,076 miles
Since last MOT+10,589 miles
PASS
Mileage116,487 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,487 miles
Since last MOT+7,807 miles
PASS
Mileage108,680 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,680 miles
Since last MOT+9,111 miles
PASS
Mileage99,569 miles
Since last MOT+6,734 miles
PASS
Mileage92,835 miles
Since last MOT+7,388 miles
PASS
Mileage85,447 miles
Since last MOT+8,040 miles
PASS
Mileage77,407 miles
Since last MOT+9,428 miles
PASS
Mileage67,979 miles
Since last MOT+18,501 miles
PASS
Mileage49,478 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 VXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeFY — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About FY08 VXA

What car is FY08 VXA?

FY08 VXA is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2008.

What is the mileage of FY08 VXA?

The last recorded mileage for FY08 VXA was 158,625 miles, recorded on 11 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FY08 VXA passed its MOT?

FY08 VXA has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 11 Sep 2025.

Is FY08 VXA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FY08 VXA 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 FY08 VXA?

FY08 VXA is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.