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GU08 XDZ

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing once (94% pass rate). It has 185,444 miles on the clock, averaging 10,513 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GU08 XDZ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
185,444
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2011
94%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
10,513

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 reading185,444 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,804
Average per year10,513
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GU08 XDZ 30k69k108k146k185k '11'25'18

Check GU08 XDZ

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage185,444 miles
Since last MOT+14,804 miles
PASS
Mileage170,640 miles
Since last MOT+4,731 miles
PASS
Mileage165,909 miles
Since last MOT+9,110 miles
PASS
Mileage156,799 miles
Since last MOT+5,042 miles
PASS
Mileage151,757 miles
Since last MOT+8,361 miles
PASS
Mileage143,396 miles
Since last MOT+15,055 miles
PASS
Mileage128,341 miles
Since last MOT+11,488 miles
PASS
Mileage116,853 miles
Since last MOT+5,439 miles
PASS
Mileage111,414 miles
Since last MOT+9,626 miles
PASS
Mileage101,788 miles
Since last MOT+11,521 miles
PASS
Mileage90,267 miles
Since last MOT+15,467 miles
PASS
Mileage74,800 miles
Since last MOT+10,243 miles
PASS
Mileage64,557 miles
Since last MOT+9,920 miles
PASS
Mileage54,637 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,637 miles
Since last MOT+9,764 miles
PASS
Mileage44,873 miles
Since last MOT+15,224 miles
PASS
Mileage29,649 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 XDZ
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 XDZ

What car is GU08 XDZ?

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

What is the mileage of GU08 XDZ?

The last recorded mileage for GU08 XDZ was 185,444 miles, recorded on 19 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU08 XDZ passed its MOT?

GU08 XDZ has had 17 MOT tests with an 94% pass rate (16 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 19 Dec 2025.

Is GU08 XDZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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