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GU08 TXG

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 163,471 miles on the clock, averaging 7,894 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GU08 TXG

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
163,471
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
7,894

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading163,471 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,233
Average per year7,894
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GU08 TXG 45k74k104k134k163k '11'26'19

Check GU08 TXG

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage163,471 miles
Since last MOT+3,233 miles
PASS
Mileage160,238 miles
Since last MOT+2,276 miles
PASS
Mileage157,962 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,962 miles
Since last MOT+1,944 miles
PASS
Mileage156,018 miles
Since last MOT+4,148 miles
PASS
Mileage151,870 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,870 miles
Since last MOT+5,647 miles
PASS
Mileage146,223 miles
Since last MOT+3,707 miles
PASS
Mileage142,516 miles
Since last MOT+4,603 miles
PASS
Mileage137,913 miles
Since last MOT+5,644 miles
PASS
Mileage132,269 miles
Since last MOT+6,540 miles
PASS
Mileage125,729 miles
Since last MOT+7,717 miles
PASS
Mileage118,012 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,987 miles
Since last MOT+9,772 miles
PASS
Mileage108,215 miles
Since last MOT+10,676 miles
PASS
Mileage97,539 miles
Since last MOT+17,091 miles
PASS
Mileage80,448 miles
Since last MOT+14,364 miles
PASS
Mileage66,084 miles
Since last MOT+21,246 miles
PASS
Mileage44,838 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 TXG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
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 TXG

What car is GU08 TXG?

GU08 TXG is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Brighton in 2008.

What is the mileage of GU08 TXG?

The last recorded mileage for GU08 TXG was 163,471 miles, recorded on 27 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU08 TXG passed its MOT?

GU08 TXG has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Feb 2026.

Is GU08 TXG ULEZ compliant?

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

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