Vehicle summary
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 136,787 miles on the clock, averaging 6,503 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for GU08 HXL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 136,787 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 11,466 |
| Average per year | 6,503 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GU08 HXL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GU — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 08 — March 2008 to August 2008 |
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About GU08 HXL
What car is GU08 HXL?
GU08 HXL is a grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Brighton in 2008.
What is the mileage of GU08 HXL?
The last recorded mileage for GU08 HXL was 136,787 miles, recorded on 7 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GU08 HXL passed its MOT?
GU08 HXL has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 7 Jul 2026.
Is GU08 HXL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU08 HXL is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is GU08 HXL?
GU08 HXL is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.