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GP08 HKE

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 159,820 miles on the clock, averaging 7,916 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GP08 HKE

MOT Status
Due date passed
159,820
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2011
92%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
7,916

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading159,820 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,916
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GP08 HKE 66k90k113k136k160k '11'23'17

Check GP08 HKE

Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage159,820 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,820 miles
Since last MOT+53 miles
PASS
Mileage159,767 miles
Since last MOT+4,456 miles
PASS
Mileage155,311 miles
Since last MOT+11,968 miles
PASS
Mileage143,343 miles
Since last MOT+5,987 miles
PASS
Mileage137,356 miles
Since last MOT+5,393 miles
PASS
Mileage131,963 miles
Since last MOT+7,014 miles
PASS
Mileage124,949 miles
Since last MOT+7,264 miles
PASS
Mileage117,685 miles
Since last MOT+8,958 miles
PASS
Mileage108,727 miles
Since last MOT+14,151 miles
PASS
Mileage94,576 miles
Since last MOT+11,753 miles
PASS
Mileage82,823 miles
Since last MOT+16,541 miles
PASS
Mileage66,282 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 HKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeGP — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About GP08 HKE

What car is GP08 HKE?

GP08 HKE is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Brighton in 2008.

What is the mileage of GP08 HKE?

The last recorded mileage for GP08 HKE was 159,820 miles, recorded on 31 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP08 HKE passed its MOT?

GP08 HKE has had 13 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (12 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 31 Mar 2023.

Is GP08 HKE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GP08 HKE 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 GP08 HKE?

GP08 HKE is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.