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GL08 XLM

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1968cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 106,081 miles on the clock, averaging 7,668 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GL08 XLM

MOT Status
Due date passed
106,081
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2011
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,668

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading106,081 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,135
Average per year7,668
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GL08 XLM 16k39k61k84k106k '11'23'18

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,081 miles
Since last MOT+2,135 miles
PASS
Mileage103,946 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,944 miles
Since last MOT+6,291 miles
PASS
Mileage97,653 miles
Since last MOT+5,850 miles
PASS
Mileage91,803 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,803 miles
Since last MOT+9,949 miles
PASS
Mileage81,854 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,831 miles
Since last MOT+12,260 miles
PASS
Mileage69,571 miles
Since last MOT+5,066 miles
PASS
Mileage64,505 miles
Since last MOT+8,099 miles
PASS
Mileage56,406 miles
Since last MOT+8,341 miles
PASS
Mileage48,065 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,065 miles
Since last MOT+7,129 miles
PASS
Mileage40,936 miles
Since last MOT+7,990 miles
PASS
Mileage32,946 miles
Since last MOT+7,981 miles
PASS
Mileage24,965 miles
Since last MOT+8,484 miles
PASS
Mileage16,481 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 XLM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About GL08 XLM

What car is GL08 XLM?

GL08 XLM is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2008.

What is the mileage of GL08 XLM?

The last recorded mileage for GL08 XLM was 106,081 miles, recorded on 11 Feb 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL08 XLM passed its MOT?

GL08 XLM has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 11 Feb 2023.

Is GL08 XLM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL08 XLM is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2008, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is GL08 XLM?

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