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LA08 EWX

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 191,396 miles on the clock, averaging 11,918 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for LA08 EWX

MOT Status
Due date passed
191,396
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2011
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
11,918

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 reading191,396 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,623
Average per year11,918
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LA08 EWX 100k123k146k169k191k '11'19'15

Check LA08 EWX

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage191,396 miles
Since last MOT+13,623 miles
PASS
Mileage177,773 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage177,767 miles
Since last MOT+14,361 miles
PASS
Mileage163,406 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,399 miles
Since last MOT+11,982 miles
PASS
Mileage151,417 miles
Since last MOT+9,420 miles
PASS
Mileage141,997 miles
Since last MOT+11,494 miles
PASS
Mileage130,503 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,503 miles
Since last MOT+9,517 miles
PASS
Mileage120,986 miles
Since last MOT+20,728 miles
PASS
Mileage100,258 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,258 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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BUD/BCA

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 EWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeLA — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About LA08 EWX

What car is LA08 EWX?

LA08 EWX is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2008.

What is the mileage of LA08 EWX?

The last recorded mileage for LA08 EWX was 191,396 miles, recorded on 18 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LA08 EWX passed its MOT?

LA08 EWX has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 18 Mar 2019.

Is LA08 EWX ULEZ compliant?

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

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