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GL08 VRF

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 126,582 miles on the clock, averaging 8,120 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GL08 VRF

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,582
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2011
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
8,120

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading126,582 miles
Reading date
Miles last year18,012
Average per year8,120
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL08 VRF 11k40k69k98k127k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,582 miles
Since last MOT+18,012 miles
PASS
Mileage108,570 miles
Since last MOT+4,566 miles
PASS
Mileage104,004 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,987 miles
Since last MOT+2,250 miles
PASS
Mileage101,737 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,737 miles
Since last MOT+3,416 miles
PASS
Mileage98,321 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,320 miles
Since last MOT+7,846 miles
PASS
Mileage90,474 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,423 miles
Since last MOT+12,539 miles
PASS
Mileage80,884 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,882 miles
Since last MOT+12,514 miles
PASS
Mileage68,368 miles
Since last MOT+9,838 miles
PASS
Mileage58,530 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,528 miles
Since last MOT+12,939 miles
PASS
Mileage45,589 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,588 miles
Since last MOT+10,140 miles
PASS
Mileage35,448 miles
Since last MOT+5,541 miles
PASS
Mileage29,907 miles
Since last MOT+6,864 miles
PASS
Mileage23,043 miles
Since last MOT+6,721 miles
PASS
Mileage16,322 miles
Since last MOT+4,931 miles
PASS
Mileage11,391 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 VRF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
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 VRF

What car is GL08 VRF?

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

What is the mileage of GL08 VRF?

The last recorded mileage for GL08 VRF was 126,582 miles, recorded on 21 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL08 VRF passed its MOT?

GL08 VRF has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 21 Aug 2025.

Is GL08 VRF ULEZ compliant?

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

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