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GL08 XHF

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 172,505 miles on the clock, averaging 11,695 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GL08 XHF

MOT Status
Due date passed
172,505
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2011
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
11,695

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 reading172,505 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,251
Average per year11,695
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL08 XHF 29k65k101k137k173k '11'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage172,505 miles
Since last MOT+4,251 miles
PASS
Mileage168,254 miles
Since last MOT+4,933 miles
PASS
Mileage163,321 miles
Since last MOT+2,909 miles
PASS
Mileage160,412 miles
Since last MOT+3,123 miles
PASS
Mileage157,289 miles
Since last MOT+25,638 miles
PASS
Mileage131,651 miles
Since last MOT+194 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,457 miles
Since last MOT+32,673 miles
PASS
Mileage98,784 miles
Since last MOT+15,171 miles
PASS
Mileage83,613 miles
Since last MOT+11,108 miles
PASS
Mileage72,505 miles
Since last MOT+12,964 miles
PASS
Mileage59,541 miles
Since last MOT+9,708 miles
PASS
Mileage49,833 miles
Since last MOT+10,792 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,041 miles
Since last MOT+4,299 miles
PASS
Mileage34,742 miles
Since last MOT+5,554 miles
PASS
Mileage29,188 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 XHF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
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 XHF

What car is GL08 XHF?

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

What is the mileage of GL08 XHF?

The last recorded mileage for GL08 XHF was 172,505 miles, recorded on 12 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL08 XHF passed its MOT?

GL08 XHF has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 12 Aug 2023.

Is GL08 XHF ULEZ compliant?

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

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