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GU08 XKL

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 259,054 miles on the clock, averaging 14,954 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 XKL

MOT Status
Due date passed
259,054
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
14,954

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading259,054 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,002
Average per year14,954
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GU08 XKL 53k104k156k207k259k '11'24'18

Check GU08 XKL

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage259,054 miles
Since last MOT+9,002 miles
PASS
Mileage250,052 miles
Since last MOT+18,908 miles
PASS
Mileage231,144 miles
Since last MOT+19,228 miles
PASS
Mileage211,916 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage211,914 miles
Since last MOT+13,695 miles
PASS
Mileage198,219 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage198,216 miles
Since last MOT+16,387 miles
PASS
Mileage181,829 miles
Since last MOT+20,844 miles
PASS
Mileage160,985 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,980 miles
Since last MOT+21,563 miles
PASS
Mileage139,417 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,414 miles
Since last MOT+5,389 miles
PASS
Mileage134,025 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,020 miles
Since last MOT+10,635 miles
PASS
Mileage123,385 miles
Since last MOT+10,668 miles
PASS
Mileage112,717 miles
PASS
Mileage123,200 miles
Since last MOT+33,303 miles
PASS
Mileage89,897 miles
Since last MOT+13,204 miles
PASS
Mileage76,693 miles
Since last MOT+24,144 miles
PASS
Mileage52,549 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 XKL
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 XKL

What car is GU08 XKL?

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

What is the mileage of GU08 XKL?

The last recorded mileage for GU08 XKL was 259,054 miles, recorded on 17 Dec 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU08 XKL passed its MOT?

GU08 XKL has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 17 Dec 2024.

Is GU08 XKL ULEZ compliant?

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

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