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HW08 FNT

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 Petrol 1390cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 104,834 miles on the clock, averaging 7,586 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for HW08 FNT

MOT Status
Due date passed
104,834
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2011
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,586

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading104,834 miles
Reading date
Miles last year-5
Average per year7,586
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HW08 FNT 21k42k63k84k105k '11'22'17

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,834 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,839 miles
Since last MOT+5,691 miles
PASS
Mileage99,148 miles
Since last MOT+3,357 miles
PASS
Mileage95,791 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,791 miles
Since last MOT+8,906 miles
PASS
Mileage86,885 miles
Since last MOT+5,645 miles
PASS
Mileage81,240 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,238 miles
Since last MOT+6,146 miles
PASS
Mileage75,092 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,092 miles
Since last MOT+7,458 miles
PASS
Mileage67,634 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,634 miles
Since last MOT+13,769 miles
PASS
Mileage53,865 miles
Since last MOT+11,873 miles
PASS
Mileage41,992 miles
Since last MOT+9,114 miles
PASS
Mileage32,878 miles
Since last MOT+5,751 miles
PASS
Mileage27,127 miles
Since last MOT+6,082 miles
PASS
Mileage21,045 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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BUD/BCA

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW08 FNT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeHW — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About HW08 FNT

What car is HW08 FNT?

HW08 FNT is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2008.

What is the mileage of HW08 FNT?

The last recorded mileage for HW08 FNT was 104,834 miles, recorded on 28 Mar 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HW08 FNT passed its MOT?

HW08 FNT has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 28 Mar 2022.

Is HW08 FNT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HW08 FNT is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is HW08 FNT?

HW08 FNT is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.