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GR08 EWU

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Brighton, 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 175,185 miles on the clock, averaging 10,094 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GR08 EWU

MOT Status
Due date passed
175,185
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
10,094

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 reading175,185 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,257
Average per year10,094
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GR08 EWU 35k70k105k140k175k '11'25'19

Check GR08 EWU

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage175,185 miles
Since last MOT+5,257 miles
PASS
Mileage169,928 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage169,922 miles
Since last MOT+6,426 miles
PASS
Mileage163,496 miles
Since last MOT+9,097 miles
PASS
Mileage154,399 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage154,397 miles
Since last MOT+11,370 miles
PASS
Mileage143,027 miles
Since last MOT+9,885 miles
PASS
Mileage133,142 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,142 miles
Since last MOT+13,405 miles
PASS
Mileage119,737 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,737 miles
Since last MOT+16,073 miles
PASS
Mileage103,664 miles
Since last MOT+8,732 miles
PASS
Mileage94,932 miles
Since last MOT+7,172 miles
PASS
Mileage87,760 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,760 miles
Since last MOT+7,640 miles
PASS
Mileage80,120 miles
Since last MOT+8,544 miles
PASS
Mileage71,576 miles
Since last MOT+12,577 miles
PASS
Mileage58,999 miles
Since last MOT+12,008 miles
PASS
Mileage46,991 miles
Since last MOT+12,353 miles
PASS
Mileage34,638 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR08 EWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
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 EWU

What car is GR08 EWU?

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

What is the mileage of GR08 EWU?

The last recorded mileage for GR08 EWU was 175,185 miles, recorded on 11 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GR08 EWU passed its MOT?

GR08 EWU has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 11 Jul 2025.

Is GR08 EWU ULEZ compliant?

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

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