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GL08 VPU

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourGrey
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 1595cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 119,672 miles on the clock, averaging 7,883 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GL08 VPU

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,672
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
7,883

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading119,672 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,883
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL08 VPU 12k39k66k93k120k '11'25'19

Check GL08 VPU

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,672 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,672 miles
Since last MOT+15,141 miles
PASS
Mileage104,531 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,531 miles
Since last MOT+12,749 miles
PASS
Mileage91,782 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,782 miles
Since last MOT+16,149 miles
PASS
Mileage75,633 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,633 miles
Since last MOT+17,870 miles
PASS
Mileage57,763 miles
Since last MOT+5,556 miles
PASS
Mileage52,207 miles
Since last MOT+15,693 miles
PASS
Mileage36,514 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,514 miles
Since last MOT+13,265 miles
PASS
Mileage23,249 miles
Since last MOT+1,033 miles
PASS
Mileage22,216 miles
Since last MOT+2,307 miles
PASS
Mileage19,909 miles
Since last MOT+2,070 miles
PASS
Mileage17,839 miles
Since last MOT+1,235 miles
PASS
Mileage16,604 miles
Since last MOT+2,710 miles
PASS
Mileage13,894 miles
Since last MOT+2,068 miles
PASS
Mileage11,826 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 VPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About GL08 VPU

What car is GL08 VPU?

GL08 VPU is a grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2008.

What is the mileage of GL08 VPU?

The last recorded mileage for GL08 VPU was 119,672 miles, recorded on 3 Mar 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL08 VPU passed its MOT?

GL08 VPU has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Mar 2025.

Is GL08 VPU ULEZ compliant?

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

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