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LA08 EWE

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Wimbledon, London · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 140,987 miles on the clock, averaging 6,136 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LA08 EWE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
140,987
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,136

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

Below average
Latest reading140,987 miles
Reading date
Miles last year551
Average per year6,136
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LA08 EWE 49k72k95k118k141k '11'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,987 miles
Since last MOT+551 miles
PASS
Mileage140,436 miles
Since last MOT+718 miles
PASS
Mileage139,718 miles
Since last MOT+1,246 miles
PASS
Mileage138,472 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,472 miles
Since last MOT+1,113 miles
PASS
Mileage137,359 miles
Since last MOT+964 miles
PASS
Mileage136,395 miles
Since last MOT+9,976 miles
PASS
Mileage126,419 miles
Since last MOT+5,130 miles
PASS
Mileage121,289 miles
Since last MOT+6,566 miles
PASS
Mileage114,723 miles
Since last MOT+6,961 miles
PASS
Mileage107,762 miles
Since last MOT+5,822 miles
PASS
Mileage101,940 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,940 miles
Since last MOT+6,568 miles
PASS
Mileage95,372 miles
Since last MOT+6,953 miles
PASS
Mileage88,419 miles
Since last MOT+6,296 miles
PASS
Mileage82,123 miles
Since last MOT+17,541 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,582 miles
Since last MOT+15,420 miles
PASS
Mileage49,162 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,162 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 EWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeLA — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About LA08 EWE

What car is LA08 EWE?

LA08 EWE is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2008.

What is the mileage of LA08 EWE?

The last recorded mileage for LA08 EWE was 140,987 miles, recorded on 8 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LA08 EWE passed its MOT?

LA08 EWE has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 8 Jun 2026.

Is LA08 EWE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LA08 EWE 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 LA08 EWE?

LA08 EWE is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.