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GU08 HVJ

2008 Volkswagen Passat · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
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 Passat Diesel 1968cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 169,841 miles on the clock, averaging 17,481 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDI CR engine is known for oil pump drive (hexagonal driver/hex shaft).

MOT & Mileage History for GU08 HVJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
169,841
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2011
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
17,481

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading169,841 miles
Reading date
Average per year17,481
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GU08 HVJ 35k69k103k136k170k '11'18'15

Check GU08 HVJ

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage169,841 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage169,841 miles
Since last MOT+22,624 miles
PASS
Mileage147,217 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,216 miles
Since last MOT+26,949 miles
PASS
Mileage120,267 miles
Since last MOT+10,170 miles
PASS
Mileage110,097 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,097 miles
Since last MOT+10,210 miles
PASS
Mileage99,887 miles
Since last MOT+21,204 miles
PASS
Mileage78,683 miles
Since last MOT+22,893 miles
PASS
Mileage55,790 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,790 miles
Since last MOT+20,583 miles
PASS
Mileage35,207 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Passat

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Oil pump drive (hexagonal driver/hex shaft)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 HVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeGU — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About GU08 HVJ

What car is GU08 HVJ?

GU08 HVJ is a black Volkswagen Passat, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Brighton in 2008.

What is the mileage of GU08 HVJ?

The last recorded mileage for GU08 HVJ was 169,841 miles, recorded on 7 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU08 HVJ passed its MOT?

GU08 HVJ has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 7 Nov 2018.

Is GU08 HVJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU08 HVJ 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 GU08 HVJ?

GU08 HVJ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.