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LA08 UNM

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Grey Registered in Wimbledon, London · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourGrey
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 183,641 miles on the clock, averaging 8,895 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for LA08 UNM

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
183,641
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
8,895

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading183,641 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,187
Average per year8,895
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LA08 UNM 57k88k120k152k184k '11'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage183,641 miles
Since last MOT+1,187 miles
PASS
Mileage182,454 miles
Since last MOT+2,267 miles
PASS
Mileage180,187 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage180,187 miles
Since last MOT+4,865 miles
PASS
Mileage175,322 miles
Since last MOT+131 miles
FAIL
Mileage175,191 miles
Since last MOT+5,104 miles
PASS
Mileage170,087 miles
Since last MOT+3,593 miles
PASS
Mileage166,494 miles
Since last MOT+29 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,465 miles
Since last MOT+6,962 miles
PASS
Mileage159,503 miles
Since last MOT+6,360 miles
PASS
Mileage153,143 miles
Since last MOT+6,051 miles
PASS
Mileage147,092 miles
Since last MOT+57 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,035 miles
Since last MOT+4,082 miles
PASS
Mileage142,953 miles
Since last MOT+117 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,836 miles
Since last MOT+6,336 miles
PASS
Mileage136,500 miles
Since last MOT+18,216 miles
PASS
Mileage118,284 miles
Since last MOT+19,838 miles
PASS
Mileage98,446 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,446 miles
Since last MOT+24,041 miles
PASS
Mileage74,405 miles
Since last MOT+17,754 miles
PASS
Mileage56,651 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About LA08 UNM

What car is LA08 UNM?

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

What is the mileage of LA08 UNM?

The last recorded mileage for LA08 UNM was 183,641 miles, recorded on 17 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LA08 UNM passed its MOT?

LA08 UNM has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 17 Oct 2025.

Is LA08 UNM ULEZ compliant?

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

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