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NL08 UWY

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Newcastle, North · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 118,445 miles on the clock, averaging 6,839 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NL08 UWY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
118,445
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2011
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,839

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading118,445 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,839
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL08 UWY 16k42k67k93k118k '11'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,445 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,445 miles
Since last MOT+13,510 miles
PASS
Mileage104,935 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,933 miles
Since last MOT+16,358 miles
PASS
Mileage88,575 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,570 miles
Since last MOT+4,316 miles
PASS
Mileage84,254 miles
Since last MOT+4,332 miles
PASS
Mileage79,922 miles
Since last MOT+4,580 miles
PASS
Mileage75,342 miles
Since last MOT+2,686 miles
PASS
Mileage72,656 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,653 miles
Since last MOT+2,606 miles
PASS
Mileage70,047 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,047 miles
Since last MOT+8,144 miles
PASS
Mileage61,903 miles
Since last MOT+7,709 miles
PASS
Mileage54,194 miles
Since last MOT+7,451 miles
PASS
Mileage46,743 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,743 miles
Since last MOT+5,986 miles
PASS
Mileage40,757 miles
Since last MOT+5,445 miles
PASS
Mileage35,312 miles
Since last MOT+6,156 miles
PASS
Mileage29,156 miles
Since last MOT+7,587 miles
PASS
Mileage21,569 miles
Since last MOT+5,617 miles
PASS
Mileage15,952 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 UWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About NL08 UWY

What car is NL08 UWY?

NL08 UWY is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2008.

What is the mileage of NL08 UWY?

The last recorded mileage for NL08 UWY was 118,445 miles, recorded on 4 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL08 UWY passed its MOT?

NL08 UWY has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 4 Feb 2026.

Is NL08 UWY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL08 UWY 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 NL08 UWY?

NL08 UWY is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.