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GL08 UVC

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 191,409 miles on the clock, averaging 10,962 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GL08 UVC

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
191,409
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
10,962

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading191,409 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year10,962
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL08 UVC 33k73k112k152k191k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage191,409 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage191,406 miles
Since last MOT+3,891 miles
PASS
Mileage187,515 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage187,493 miles
Since last MOT+5,009 miles
PASS
Mileage182,484 miles
Since last MOT+4,874 miles
PASS
Mileage177,610 miles
Since last MOT+6,656 miles
PASS
Mileage170,954 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage170,932 miles
Since last MOT+7,929 miles
PASS
Mileage163,003 miles
Since last MOT+64 miles
FAIL
Mileage162,939 miles
Since last MOT+12,183 miles
PASS
Mileage150,756 miles
Since last MOT+247 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,509 miles
Since last MOT+13,721 miles
PASS
Mileage136,788 miles
Since last MOT+14,245 miles
PASS
Mileage122,543 miles
Since last MOT+14,379 miles
PASS
Mileage108,164 miles
Since last MOT+14,642 miles
PASS
Mileage93,522 miles
Since last MOT+19,543 miles
PASS
Mileage73,979 miles
Since last MOT+21,111 miles
PASS
Mileage52,868 miles
Since last MOT+6,879 miles
PASS
Mileage45,989 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,988 miles
Since last MOT+12,715 miles
PASS
Mileage33,273 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 UVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About GL08 UVC

What car is GL08 UVC?

GL08 UVC is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2008.

What is the mileage of GL08 UVC?

The last recorded mileage for GL08 UVC was 191,409 miles, recorded on 10 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL08 UVC passed its MOT?

GL08 UVC has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 10 Nov 2025.

Is GL08 UVC ULEZ compliant?

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

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