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HG08 WLP

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 132,573 miles on the clock, averaging 7,653 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for HG08 WLP

MOT Status
Due date passed
132,573
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2011
61%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
7,653

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading132,573 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9
Average per year7,653
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HG08 WLP 25k52k79k106k133k '11'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage132,573 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,564 miles
Since last MOT+604 miles
PASS
Mileage131,960 miles
Since last MOT+5,706 miles
PASS
Mileage126,254 miles
Since last MOT+35 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,219 miles
Since last MOT+5,129 miles
PASS
Mileage121,090 miles
Since last MOT+4,148 miles
PASS
Mileage116,942 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,935 miles
Since last MOT+5,427 miles
PASS
Mileage111,508 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,508 miles
Since last MOT+8,534 miles
PASS
Mileage102,974 miles
Since last MOT+55 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,919 miles
Since last MOT+12,136 miles
PASS
Mileage90,783 miles
Since last MOT+91 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,692 miles
Since last MOT+10,677 miles
PASS
Mileage80,015 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,006 miles
Since last MOT+15,310 miles
PASS
Mileage64,696 miles
Since last MOT+10,969 miles
PASS
Mileage53,727 miles
Since last MOT+12,419 miles
PASS
Mileage41,308 miles
Since last MOT+7,393 miles
PASS
Mileage33,915 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,915 miles
Since last MOT+8,683 miles
PASS
Mileage25,232 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,232 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 WLP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
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 WLP

What car is HG08 WLP?

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

What is the mileage of HG08 WLP?

The last recorded mileage for HG08 WLP was 132,573 miles, recorded on 11 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HG08 WLP passed its MOT?

HG08 WLP has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 11 Aug 2025.

Is HG08 WLP ULEZ compliant?

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

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