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GR08 DHX

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 157,505 miles on the clock, averaging 9,470 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GR08 DHX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
157,505
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
84%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,470

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading157,505 miles
Reading date
Miles last year31
Average per year9,470
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GR08 DHX 21k55k89k123k158k '11'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,505 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,474 miles
Since last MOT+4,580 miles
PASS
Mileage152,894 miles
Since last MOT+3,822 miles
PASS
Mileage149,072 miles
Since last MOT+4,203 miles
PASS
Mileage144,869 miles
Since last MOT+10,039 miles
PASS
Mileage134,830 miles
Since last MOT+13,463 miles
PASS
Mileage121,367 miles
Since last MOT+12,116 miles
PASS
Mileage109,251 miles
Since last MOT+8,068 miles
PASS
Mileage101,183 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,183 miles
Since last MOT+8,384 miles
PASS
Mileage92,799 miles
Since last MOT+12,728 miles
PASS
Mileage80,071 miles
Since last MOT+7,475 miles
PASS
Mileage72,596 miles
Since last MOT+4,825 miles
PASS
Mileage67,771 miles
Since last MOT+16,452 miles
PASS
Mileage51,319 miles
Since last MOT+21,233 miles
PASS
Mileage30,086 miles
Since last MOT+4,307 miles
PASS
Mileage25,779 miles
Since last MOT+4,576 miles
PASS
Mileage21,203 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage21,201 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR08 DHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeGR — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About GR08 DHX

What car is GR08 DHX?

GR08 DHX is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Brighton in 2008.

What is the mileage of GR08 DHX?

The last recorded mileage for GR08 DHX was 157,505 miles, recorded on 8 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GR08 DHX passed its MOT?

GR08 DHX has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 8 Dec 2025.

Is GR08 DHX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GR08 DHX 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 GR08 DHX?

GR08 DHX is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.