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GL08 LHT

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 81,847 miles on the clock, averaging 5,269 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GL08 LHT

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
81,847
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
84%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,269

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 reading81,847 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,390
Average per year5,269
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL08 LHT 3k22k42k62k82k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,847 miles
Since last MOT+6,390 miles
PASS
Mileage75,457 miles
Since last MOT+7,050 miles
PASS
Mileage68,407 miles
Since last MOT+5,976 miles
PASS
Mileage62,431 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,428 miles
Since last MOT+6,962 miles
PASS
Mileage55,466 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,462 miles
Since last MOT+6,738 miles
PASS
Mileage48,724 miles
Since last MOT+5,116 miles
PASS
Mileage43,608 miles
Since last MOT+5,586 miles
PASS
Mileage38,022 miles
Since last MOT+7,343 miles
PASS
Mileage30,679 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,679 miles
Since last MOT+8,506 miles
PASS
Mileage22,173 miles
Since last MOT+6,451 miles
PASS
Mileage15,722 miles
Since last MOT+3,852 miles
PASS
Mileage11,870 miles
Since last MOT+3,768 miles
PASS
Mileage8,102 miles
Since last MOT+3,014 miles
PASS
Mileage5,088 miles
Since last MOT+1,735 miles
PASS
Mileage3,353 miles
Since last MOT+828 miles
PASS
Mileage2,525 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 LHT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About GL08 LHT

What car is GL08 LHT?

GL08 LHT is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2008.

What is the mileage of GL08 LHT?

The last recorded mileage for GL08 LHT was 81,847 miles, recorded on 10 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL08 LHT passed its MOT?

GL08 LHT has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 10 Jul 2026.

Is GL08 LHT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL08 LHT 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 GL08 LHT?

GL08 LHT is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.