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GP08 HLE

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 135,823 miles on the clock, averaging 6,722 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GP08 HLE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
135,823
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,722

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading135,823 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,387
Average per year6,722
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GP08 HLE 36k61k86k111k136k '11'26'18

Check GP08 HLE

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage135,823 miles
Since last MOT+2,387 miles
PASS
Mileage133,436 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,436 miles
Since last MOT+8,650 miles
PASS
Mileage124,786 miles
Since last MOT+4,249 miles
PASS
Mileage120,537 miles
Since last MOT+1,491 miles
PASS
Mileage119,046 miles
Since last MOT+3,319 miles
PASS
Mileage115,727 miles
Since last MOT+4,841 miles
PASS
Mileage110,886 miles
Since last MOT+3,545 miles
PASS
Mileage107,341 miles
Since last MOT+4,008 miles
PASS
Mileage103,333 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,333 miles
Since last MOT+5,438 miles
PASS
Mileage97,895 miles
Since last MOT+13,640 miles
PASS
Mileage84,255 miles
Since last MOT+13,065 miles
PASS
Mileage71,190 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,182 miles
Since last MOT+6,217 miles
PASS
Mileage64,965 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,965 miles
Since last MOT+10,373 miles
PASS
Mileage54,592 miles
Since last MOT+11,409 miles
PASS
Mileage43,183 miles
Since last MOT+7,116 miles
PASS
Mileage36,067 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 HLE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
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 HLE

What car is GP08 HLE?

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

What is the mileage of GP08 HLE?

The last recorded mileage for GP08 HLE was 135,823 miles, recorded on 6 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP08 HLE passed its MOT?

GP08 HLE has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 6 Feb 2026.

Is GP08 HLE ULEZ compliant?

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

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