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LX08 ULP

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Sidcup, London · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 78,532 miles on the clock, averaging 3,788 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LX08 ULP

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
78,532
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
3,788

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading78,532 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,990
Average per year3,788
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LX08 ULP 22k36k50k64k79k '11'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,532 miles
Since last MOT+1,990 miles
PASS
Mileage76,542 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,542 miles
Since last MOT+7,095 miles
PASS
Mileage69,447 miles
Since last MOT+6,105 miles
PASS
Mileage63,342 miles
Since last MOT+7,421 miles
PASS
Mileage55,921 miles
Since last MOT+5,111 miles
PASS
Mileage50,810 miles
Since last MOT+6,184 miles
PASS
Mileage44,626 miles
Since last MOT+7,801 miles
PASS
Mileage36,825 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,825 miles
Since last MOT+2,665 miles
PASS
Mileage34,160 miles
Since last MOTRetest
PASS
Mileage34,160 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,159 miles
Since last MOT+2,376 miles
PASS
Mileage31,783 miles
Since last MOT+2,109 miles
PASS
Mileage29,674 miles
Since last MOT+2,176 miles
PASS
Mileage27,498 miles
Since last MOT+1,941 miles
PASS
Mileage25,557 miles
Since last MOT+3,924 miles
PASS
Mileage21,633 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 ULP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeLX — Sidcup, London
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About LX08 ULP

What car is LX08 ULP?

LX08 ULP is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Sidcup in 2008.

What is the mileage of LX08 ULP?

The last recorded mileage for LX08 ULP was 78,532 miles, recorded on 2 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LX08 ULP passed its MOT?

LX08 ULP has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 2 Feb 2026.

Is LX08 ULP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LX08 ULP 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 LX08 ULP?

LX08 ULP is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.