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KO08 DTU

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 89,759 miles on the clock, averaging 4,809 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for KO08 DTU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
89,759
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
4,809

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading89,759 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,464
Average per year4,809
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KO08 DTU 19k36k54k72k90k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,759 miles
Since last MOT+2,464 miles
PASS
Mileage87,295 miles
Since last MOT+1,218 miles
PASS
Mileage86,077 miles
Since last MOT+260 miles
PASS
Mileage85,817 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,817 miles
Since last MOT+1,240 miles
PASS
Mileage84,577 miles
Since last MOT+431 miles
PASS
Mileage84,146 miles
Since last MOT+1,219 miles
PASS
Mileage82,927 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,904 miles
Since last MOT+5,796 miles
PASS
Mileage77,108 miles
Since last MOT+6,014 miles
PASS
Mileage71,094 miles
Since last MOT+5,513 miles
PASS
Mileage65,581 miles
Since last MOT+6,769 miles
PASS
Mileage58,812 miles
Since last MOT+13,800 miles
PASS
Mileage45,012 miles
Since last MOT+9,423 miles
PASS
Mileage35,589 miles
Since last MOT+1,566 miles
PASS
Mileage34,023 miles
Since last MOT+7,916 miles
PASS
Mileage26,107 miles
Since last MOT+7,431 miles
PASS
Mileage18,676 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 DTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeKO — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About KO08 DTU

What car is KO08 DTU?

KO08 DTU is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Luton in 2008.

What is the mileage of KO08 DTU?

The last recorded mileage for KO08 DTU was 89,759 miles, recorded on 30 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KO08 DTU passed its MOT?

KO08 DTU has had 18 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (16 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 30 Mar 2026.

Is KO08 DTU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KO08 DTU 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 KO08 DTU?

KO08 DTU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.