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KP08 UOW

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 171,985 miles on the clock, averaging 7,943 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for KP08 UOW

MOT Status
Due date passed
171,985
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2011
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
7,943

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 reading171,985 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,642
Average per year7,943
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KP08 UOW 92k112k132k152k172k '11'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage171,985 miles
Since last MOT+5,642 miles
PASS
Mileage166,343 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,316 miles
Since last MOT+7,902 miles
PASS
Mileage158,414 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,386 miles
Since last MOT+6,215 miles
PASS
Mileage152,171 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,170 miles
Since last MOT+8,408 miles
PASS
Mileage143,762 miles
Since last MOT+6,118 miles
PASS
Mileage137,644 miles
Since last MOT+59 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,585 miles
Since last MOT+11,595 miles
PASS
Mileage125,990 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,990 miles
Since last MOT+18,207 miles
PASS
Mileage107,783 miles
Since last MOT+10,621 miles
PASS
Mileage97,162 miles
Since last MOT+3,136 miles
PASS
Mileage94,026 miles
Since last MOT+2,096 miles
PASS
Mileage91,930 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,930 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 UOW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeKP — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About KP08 UOW

What car is KP08 UOW?

KP08 UOW is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Luton in 2008.

What is the mileage of KP08 UOW?

The last recorded mileage for KP08 UOW was 171,985 miles, recorded on 5 May 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KP08 UOW passed its MOT?

KP08 UOW has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 5 May 2021.

Is KP08 UOW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KP08 UOW 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 KP08 UOW?

KP08 UOW is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.