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HG08 RTX

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 180,510 miles on the clock, averaging 10,171 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for HG08 RTX

MOT Status
Due date passed
180,510
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
10,171

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 reading180,510 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,573
Average per year10,171
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HG08 RTX 47k80k114k147k181k '11'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage180,510 miles
Since last MOT+10,573 miles
PASS
Mileage169,937 miles
Since last MOT+11,940 miles
PASS
Mileage157,997 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,997 miles
Since last MOT+14,468 miles
PASS
Mileage143,529 miles
Since last MOT+6,708 miles
PASS
Mileage136,821 miles
Since last MOT+3,060 miles
PASS
Mileage133,761 miles
Since last MOT+9,793 miles
PASS
Mileage123,968 miles
Since last MOT+11,628 miles
PASS
Mileage112,340 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,340 miles
Since last MOT+11,345 miles
PASS
Mileage100,995 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,995 miles
Since last MOT+8,568 miles
PASS
Mileage92,427 miles
Since last MOT+9,370 miles
PASS
Mileage83,057 miles
Since last MOT+10,161 miles
PASS
Mileage72,896 miles
Since last MOT+8,972 miles
PASS
Mileage63,924 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,924 miles
Since last MOT+17,160 miles
PASS
Mileage46,764 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,764 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 RTX
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 RTX

What car is HG08 RTX?

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

What is the mileage of HG08 RTX?

The last recorded mileage for HG08 RTX was 180,510 miles, recorded on 19 Jul 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HG08 RTX passed its MOT?

HG08 RTX has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 19 Jul 2024.

Is HG08 RTX ULEZ compliant?

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

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