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GL08 VZV

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 Volkswagen Golf Petrol 1598cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 7 (59% pass rate). It has 132,695 miles on the clock, averaging 11,904 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GL08 VZV

MOT Status
Due date passed
132,695
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2011
59%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
11,904

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading132,695 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,904
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL08 VZV 21k49k77k105k133k '11'20'16

Check GL08 VZV

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage132,695 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,695 miles
Since last MOT+1,989 miles
PASS
Mileage130,706 miles
Since last MOT+8,999 miles
PASS
Mileage121,707 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,706 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,704 miles
Since last MOT+14,769 miles
PASS
Mileage106,935 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,897 miles
Since last MOT+16,709 miles
PASS
Mileage90,188 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,158 miles
Since last MOT+18,933 miles
PASS
Mileage71,225 miles
Since last MOT+7,911 miles
PASS
Mileage63,314 miles
Since last MOT+19,942 miles
PASS
Mileage43,372 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,371 miles
Since last MOT+15,903 miles
PASS
Mileage27,468 miles
Since last MOT+6,854 miles
PASS
Mileage20,614 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,614 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 VZV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
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 VZV

What car is GL08 VZV?

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

What is the mileage of GL08 VZV?

The last recorded mileage for GL08 VZV was 132,695 miles, recorded on 11 Nov 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL08 VZV passed its MOT?

GL08 VZV has had 17 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (10 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 11 Nov 2020.

Is GL08 VZV ULEZ compliant?

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

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