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LA08 OFM

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Wimbledon, London · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 84,027 miles on the clock, averaging 4,157 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for LA08 OFM

MOT Status
Due date passed
84,027
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
4,157

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading84,027 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,157
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LA08 OFM 25k40k55k69k84k '11'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,027 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,027 miles
Since last MOT+3,381 miles
PASS
Mileage80,646 miles
Since last MOT+3,473 miles
PASS
Mileage77,173 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,170 miles
Since last MOT+3,215 miles
PASS
Mileage73,955 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,954 miles
Since last MOT+3,167 miles
PASS
Mileage70,787 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,787 miles
Since last MOT+2,175 miles
PASS
Mileage68,612 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,612 miles
Since last MOT+3,596 miles
PASS
Mileage65,016 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,016 miles
Since last MOT+5,148 miles
PASS
Mileage59,868 miles
Since last MOT+5,875 miles
PASS
Mileage53,993 miles
Since last MOT+4,403 miles
PASS
Mileage49,590 miles
Since last MOT+4,493 miles
PASS
Mileage45,097 miles
Since last MOT+4,891 miles
PASS
Mileage40,206 miles
Since last MOT+5,733 miles
PASS
Mileage34,473 miles
Since last MOT+5,558 miles
PASS
Mileage28,915 miles
Since last MOT+3,587 miles
PASS
Mileage25,328 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About LA08 OFM

What car is LA08 OFM?

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

What is the mileage of LA08 OFM?

The last recorded mileage for LA08 OFM was 84,027 miles, recorded on 19 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LA08 OFM passed its MOT?

LA08 OFM has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 19 Aug 2025.

Is LA08 OFM ULEZ compliant?

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

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