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MK08 VRE

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 135,897 miles on the clock, averaging 10,892 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MK08 VRE

MOT Status
Due date passed
135,897
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2011
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
10,892

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading135,897 miles
Reading date
Average per year10,892
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MK08 VRE 29k56k83k109k136k '11'20'16

Check MK08 VRE

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage135,897 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,897 miles
Since last MOT+20,253 miles
PASS
Mileage115,644 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,612 miles
Since last MOT+11,591 miles
PASS
Mileage104,021 miles
Since last MOT+10,728 miles
PASS
Mileage93,293 miles
Since last MOT+11,409 miles
PASS
Mileage81,884 miles
Since last MOT+11,984 miles
PASS
Mileage69,900 miles
Since last MOT+4,689 miles
PASS
Mileage65,211 miles
Since last MOT+7,193 miles
PASS
Mileage58,018 miles
Since last MOT+5,831 miles
PASS
Mileage52,187 miles
Since last MOT+13,791 miles
PASS
Mileage38,396 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,381 miles
Since last MOT+8,916 miles
PASS
Mileage29,465 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 VRE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeMK — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About MK08 VRE

What car is MK08 VRE?

MK08 VRE is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Manchester in 2008.

What is the mileage of MK08 VRE?

The last recorded mileage for MK08 VRE was 135,897 miles, recorded on 3 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MK08 VRE passed its MOT?

MK08 VRE has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 3 Dec 2020.

Is MK08 VRE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MK08 VRE 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 MK08 VRE?

MK08 VRE is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.