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GV08 VBL

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
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 Ford Focus Diesel 1753cc has had 3 MOT tests on record, passing 2 and failing once (67% pass rate). It has 68,415 miles on the clock, averaging 19,636 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GV08 VBL

MOT Status
Due date passed
68,415
Last Mileage
Recorded
3
Total Tests
Since 2011
67%
Pass Rate
2 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 3 tests on record
19,636

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading68,415 miles
Reading date
Average per year19,636
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GV08 VBL 48k53k58k63k68k '11'12'12

Check GV08 VBL

Full MOT Test History 3 tests on record

PASS
Mileage68,415 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,415 miles
Since last MOT+20,865 miles
PASS
Mileage47,550 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 VBL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About GV08 VBL

What car is GV08 VBL?

GV08 VBL is a blue Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Brighton in 2008.

What is the mileage of GV08 VBL?

The last recorded mileage for GV08 VBL was 68,415 miles, recorded on 18 May 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV08 VBL passed its MOT?

GV08 VBL has had 3 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (2 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 18 May 2012.

Is GV08 VBL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV08 VBL 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 GV08 VBL?

GV08 VBL is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.