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GR08 GSO

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 131,100 miles on the clock, averaging 5,458 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GR08 GSO

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,100
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,458

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading131,100 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,458
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GR08 GSO 62k79k96k114k131k '11'24'18

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,100 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,100 miles
Since last MOT+4,715 miles
PASS
Mileage126,385 miles
Since last MOT+3,803 miles
PASS
Mileage122,582 miles
Since last MOT+4,042 miles
PASS
Mileage118,540 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,540 miles
Since last MOT+3,527 miles
PASS
Mileage115,013 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,013 miles
Since last MOT+2,473 miles
PASS
Mileage112,540 miles
Since last MOT+3,886 miles
PASS
Mileage108,654 miles
Since last MOT+4,124 miles
PASS
Mileage104,530 miles
Since last MOT+4,791 miles
PASS
Mileage99,739 miles
Since last MOT+4,861 miles
PASS
Mileage94,878 miles
Since last MOT+5,271 miles
PASS
Mileage89,607 miles
Since last MOT+5,778 miles
PASS
Mileage83,829 miles
Since last MOT+181 miles
PASS
Mileage83,648 miles
Since last MOT+16,288 miles
PASS
Mileage67,360 miles
Since last MOT+5,821 miles
PASS
Mileage61,539 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,539 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR08 GSO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
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 GSO

What car is GR08 GSO?

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

What is the mileage of GR08 GSO?

The last recorded mileage for GR08 GSO was 131,100 miles, recorded on 3 Jun 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GR08 GSO passed its MOT?

GR08 GSO has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Jun 2024.

Is GR08 GSO ULEZ compliant?

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

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