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GP08 SOU

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 131,891 miles on the clock, averaging 4,026 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GP08 SOU

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,891
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2011
82%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
4,026

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

Low mileage
Latest reading131,891 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,243
Average per year4,026
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GP08 SOU 82k94k107k119k132k '11'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,891 miles
Since last MOT+4,243 miles
PASS
Mileage127,648 miles
Since last MOT+5,011 miles
PASS
Mileage122,637 miles
Since last MOT+5,926 miles
PASS
Mileage116,711 miles
Since last MOT+5,663 miles
PASS
Mileage111,048 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,048 miles
Since last MOT+368 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,680 miles
Since last MOT+1,636 miles
PASS
Mileage109,044 miles
Since last MOT+3,538 miles
PASS
Mileage105,506 miles
Since last MOT+6,371 miles
PASS
Mileage99,135 miles
Since last MOT+1,609 miles
PASS
Mileage97,526 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,526 miles
Since last MOT+2,633 miles
PASS
Mileage94,893 miles
Since last MOT+7,357 miles
PASS
Mileage87,536 miles
Since last MOT+10,136 miles
PASS
Mileage77,400 miles
Since last MOT+5,414 miles
PASS
Mileage71,986 miles
PASS
Mileage81,651 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 SOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeGP — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About GP08 SOU

What car is GP08 SOU?

GP08 SOU is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Brighton in 2008.

What is the mileage of GP08 SOU?

The last recorded mileage for GP08 SOU was 131,891 miles, recorded on 12 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP08 SOU passed its MOT?

GP08 SOU has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 12 Dec 2023.

Is GP08 SOU ULEZ compliant?

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

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