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GL08 VKU

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlack
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 Ford Focus Petrol 1596cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 75,682 miles on the clock, averaging 4,601 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GL08 VKU

MOT Status
Due date passed
75,682
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2011
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
4,601

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading75,682 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,601
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL08 VKU 28k40k52k64k76k '11'21'17

Check GL08 VKU

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage75,682 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,682 miles
Since last MOT+12,755 miles
PASS
Mileage62,927 miles
Since last MOT+3,711 miles
PASS
Mileage59,216 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,216 miles
Since last MOT+6,582 miles
PASS
Mileage52,634 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,634 miles
Since last MOT+5,296 miles
PASS
Mileage47,338 miles
Since last MOT+5,936 miles
PASS
Mileage41,402 miles
Since last MOT+3,196 miles
PASS
Mileage38,206 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,206 miles
Since last MOT+2,380 miles
PASS
Mileage35,826 miles
Since last MOT+3,402 miles
PASS
Mileage32,424 miles
Since last MOT+1,804 miles
PASS
Mileage30,620 miles
Since last MOT+2,212 miles
PASS
Mileage28,408 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 VKU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About GL08 VKU

What car is GL08 VKU?

GL08 VKU is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2008.

What is the mileage of GL08 VKU?

The last recorded mileage for GL08 VKU was 75,682 miles, recorded on 22 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL08 VKU passed its MOT?

GL08 VKU has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 22 Dec 2021.

Is GL08 VKU ULEZ compliant?

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

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