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HG08 DAO

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 112,982 miles on the clock, averaging 5,161 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for HG08 DAO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
112,982
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
89%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,161

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading112,982 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,083
Average per year5,161
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HG08 DAO 35k54k74k93k113k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,982 miles
Since last MOT+4,083 miles
PASS
Mileage108,899 miles
Since last MOT+3,687 miles
PASS
Mileage105,212 miles
Since last MOT+3,845 miles
PASS
Mileage101,367 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,367 miles
Since last MOT+6,275 miles
PASS
Mileage95,092 miles
Since last MOT+9,755 miles
PASS
Mileage85,337 miles
Since last MOT+2,399 miles
PASS
Mileage82,938 miles
Since last MOT+3,759 miles
PASS
Mileage79,179 miles
Since last MOT+5,734 miles
PASS
Mileage73,445 miles
Since last MOT+6,583 miles
PASS
Mileage66,862 miles
Since last MOT+6,374 miles
PASS
Mileage60,488 miles
Since last MOT+4,472 miles
PASS
Mileage56,016 miles
Since last MOT+4,439 miles
PASS
Mileage51,577 miles
Since last MOT+857 miles
PASS
Mileage50,720 miles
Since last MOT+4,059 miles
PASS
Mileage46,661 miles
Since last MOT+5,300 miles
PASS
Mileage41,361 miles
Since last MOT+6,365 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,996 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 DAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeHG — Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About HG08 DAO

What car is HG08 DAO?

HG08 DAO is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Bournemouth in 2008.

What is the mileage of HG08 DAO?

The last recorded mileage for HG08 DAO was 112,982 miles, recorded on 5 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HG08 DAO passed its MOT?

HG08 DAO has had 18 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (16 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 5 May 2026.

Is HG08 DAO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HG08 DAO 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 HG08 DAO?

HG08 DAO is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.