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KW08 LPL

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 197,388 miles on the clock, averaging 12,494 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for KW08 LPL

MOT Status
Due date passed
197,388
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2011
82%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
12,494

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 reading197,388 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,494
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KW08 LPL 28k70k113k155k197k '11'24'19

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage197,388 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage197,388 miles
Since last MOT+9,110 miles
PASS
Mileage188,278 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage188,278 miles
Since last MOT+25,666 miles
PASS
Mileage162,612 miles
Since last MOT+24,679 miles
PASS
Mileage137,933 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,933 miles
Since last MOT+12,307 miles
PASS
Mileage125,626 miles
Since last MOT+9,950 miles
PASS
Mileage115,676 miles
Since last MOT+10,319 miles
PASS
Mileage105,357 miles
Since last MOT+8,201 miles
PASS
Mileage97,156 miles
Since last MOT+9,612 miles
PASS
Mileage87,544 miles
Since last MOT+5,488 miles
PASS
Mileage82,056 miles
Since last MOT+11,688 miles
PASS
Mileage70,368 miles
Since last MOT+20,867 miles
PASS
Mileage49,501 miles
Since last MOT+10,398 miles
PASS
Mileage39,103 miles
Since last MOT+11,106 miles
PASS
Mileage27,997 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 LPL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeKW — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About KW08 LPL

What car is KW08 LPL?

KW08 LPL is a grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Luton in 2008.

What is the mileage of KW08 LPL?

The last recorded mileage for KW08 LPL was 197,388 miles, recorded on 9 Dec 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KW08 LPL passed its MOT?

KW08 LPL has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 9 Dec 2024.

Is KW08 LPL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KW08 LPL 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 KW08 LPL?

KW08 LPL is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.