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HG08 UPE

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
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 Golf Diesel 1968cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 169,302 miles on the clock, averaging 10,543 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for HG08 UPE

MOT Status
Due date passed
169,302
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
10,543

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 reading169,302 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,123
Average per year10,543
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for HG08 UPE 26k62k98k134k169k '11'24'18

Check HG08 UPE

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage169,302 miles
Since last MOT+14,123 miles
PASS
Mileage155,179 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,179 miles
Since last MOT+14,316 miles
PASS
Mileage140,863 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,863 miles
Since last MOT+9,025 miles
PASS
Mileage131,838 miles
Since last MOT+12,220 miles
PASS
Mileage119,618 miles
Since last MOT+17,619 miles
PASS
Mileage101,999 miles
Since last MOT+9,292 miles
PASS
Mileage92,707 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,707 miles
Since last MOT+9,265 miles
PASS
Mileage83,442 miles
Since last MOT+10,534 miles
PASS
Mileage72,908 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,908 miles
Since last MOT+9,557 miles
PASS
Mileage63,351 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,351 miles
Since last MOT+10,024 miles
PASS
Mileage53,327 miles
Since last MOT+9,577 miles
PASS
Mileage43,750 miles
Since last MOT+9,004 miles
PASS
Mileage34,746 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,746 miles
Since last MOT+8,291 miles
PASS
Mileage26,455 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 UPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
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 UPE

What car is HG08 UPE?

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

What is the mileage of HG08 UPE?

The last recorded mileage for HG08 UPE was 169,302 miles, recorded on 17 Dec 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HG08 UPE passed its MOT?

HG08 UPE has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 17 Dec 2024.

Is HG08 UPE ULEZ compliant?

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

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