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LX08 ULV

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Sidcup, London · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 85,268 miles on the clock, averaging 7,197 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LX08 ULV

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,268
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2011
91%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
7,197

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading85,268 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,197
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LX08 ULV 20k37k53k69k85k '11'20'16

Check LX08 ULV

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,268 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,268 miles
Since last MOT+16,518 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+5,570 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+6,041 miles
PASS
Mileage57,139 miles
Since last MOT+6,605 miles
PASS
Mileage50,534 miles
Since last MOT+7,973 miles
PASS
Mileage42,561 miles
Since last MOT+6,662 miles
PASS
Mileage35,899 miles
Since last MOT+4,692 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+5,141 miles
PASS
Mileage26,066 miles
Since last MOT+5,782 miles
PASS
Mileage20,284 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 ULV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeLX — Sidcup, London
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About LX08 ULV

What car is LX08 ULV?

LX08 ULV is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Sidcup in 2008.

What is the mileage of LX08 ULV?

The last recorded mileage for LX08 ULV was 85,268 miles, recorded on 27 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LX08 ULV passed its MOT?

LX08 ULV has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 27 Feb 2020.

Is LX08 ULV ULEZ compliant?

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

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