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GL08 VWU

2008 Kia Rio · Petrol · 1399cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelRio
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1399cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 Kia Rio Petrol 1399cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 163,898 miles on the clock, averaging 12,893 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GL08 VWU

MOT Status
Due date passed
163,898
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
12,893

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading163,898 miles
Reading date
Miles last year390
Average per year12,893
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL08 VWU 19k55k92k128k164k '11'22'17

Check GL08 VWU

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage163,898 miles
Since last MOT+390 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,508 miles
Since last MOT+40,425 miles
PASS
Mileage123,083 miles
Since last MOT+34,440 miles
PASS
Mileage88,643 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,641 miles
Since last MOT+4,024 miles
PASS
Mileage84,617 miles
Since last MOT+7,900 miles
PASS
Mileage76,717 miles
Since last MOT+8,552 miles
PASS
Mileage68,165 miles
Since last MOT+10,094 miles
PASS
Mileage58,071 miles
Since last MOT+8,739 miles
PASS
Mileage49,332 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,332 miles
Since last MOT+9,307 miles
PASS
Mileage40,025 miles
Since last MOT+9,701 miles
PASS
Mileage30,324 miles
Since last MOT+5,428 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,896 miles
Since last MOT+1,014 miles
PASS
Mileage23,882 miles
Since last MOT+4,714 miles
PASS
Mileage19,168 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 VWU
MakeKia
ModelRio
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1399cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About GL08 VWU

What car is GL08 VWU?

GL08 VWU is a silver Kia Rio, petrol (1399cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2008.

What is the mileage of GL08 VWU?

The last recorded mileage for GL08 VWU was 163,898 miles, recorded on 15 Sep 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL08 VWU passed its MOT?

GL08 VWU has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 15 Sep 2022.

Is GL08 VWU ULEZ compliant?

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

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