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LA08 UMO

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 153,721 miles on the clock, averaging 7,917 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LA08 UMO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
153,721
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,917

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading153,721 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15
Average per year7,917
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LA08 UMO 40k68k97k125k154k '11'25'19

Check LA08 UMO

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage153,721 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,706 miles
Since last MOT+8,482 miles
PASS
Mileage145,224 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,223 miles
Since last MOT+8,401 miles
PASS
Mileage136,822 miles
Since last MOT+10,165 miles
PASS
Mileage126,657 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,657 miles
Since last MOT+9,119 miles
PASS
Mileage117,538 miles
Since last MOT+7,151 miles
PASS
Mileage110,387 miles
Since last MOT+6,270 miles
PASS
Mileage104,117 miles
Since last MOT+8,877 miles
PASS
Mileage95,240 miles
Since last MOT+6,246 miles
PASS
Mileage88,994 miles
Since last MOT+7,064 miles
PASS
Mileage81,930 miles
Since last MOT+6,130 miles
PASS
Mileage75,800 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,800 miles
Since last MOT+7,856 miles
PASS
Mileage67,944 miles
Since last MOT+8,756 miles
PASS
Mileage59,188 miles
Since last MOT+7,724 miles
PASS
Mileage51,464 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,464 miles
Since last MOT+11,703 miles
PASS
Mileage39,761 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 UMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeLA — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About LA08 UMO

What car is LA08 UMO?

LA08 UMO is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2008.

What is the mileage of LA08 UMO?

The last recorded mileage for LA08 UMO was 153,721 miles, recorded on 12 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LA08 UMO passed its MOT?

LA08 UMO has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 12 Dec 2025.

Is LA08 UMO ULEZ compliant?

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

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