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MK08 VRT

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 4 (71% pass rate). It has 230,830 miles on the clock, averaging 13,092 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MK08 VRT

MOT Status
Due date passed
230,830
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2011
71%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
13,092

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading230,830 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year13,092
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MK08 VRT 101k133k166k198k231k '11'21'18

Check MK08 VRT

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage230,830 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage230,826 miles
Since last MOT+2,415 miles
PASS
Mileage228,411 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage228,411 miles
Since last MOT+10,601 miles
PASS
Mileage217,810 miles
Since last MOT+10,789 miles
PASS
Mileage207,021 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage207,013 miles
Since last MOT+11,851 miles
PASS
Mileage195,162 miles
Since last MOT+13,501 miles
PASS
Mileage181,661 miles
Since last MOT+13,714 miles
PASS
Mileage167,947 miles
Since last MOT+11,737 miles
PASS
Mileage156,210 miles
Since last MOT+7,751 miles
PASS
Mileage148,459 miles
Since last MOT+10,888 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,571 miles
Since last MOT+36,928 miles
PASS
Mileage100,643 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 VRT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
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 VRT

What car is MK08 VRT?

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

What is the mileage of MK08 VRT?

The last recorded mileage for MK08 VRT was 230,830 miles, recorded on 9 Feb 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MK08 VRT passed its MOT?

MK08 VRT has had 14 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (10 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 9 Feb 2021.

Is MK08 VRT ULEZ compliant?

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

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