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OV08 XGR

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
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 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 96,776 miles on the clock, averaging 5,950 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for OV08 XGR

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,776
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,950

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading96,776 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12
Average per year5,950
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OV08 XGR 21k40k59k78k97k '11'24'19

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,776 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,764 miles
Since last MOT+3,948 miles
PASS
Mileage92,816 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,816 miles
Since last MOT+3,865 miles
PASS
Mileage88,951 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,951 miles
Since last MOT+2,214 miles
PASS
Mileage86,737 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,737 miles
Since last MOT+4,496 miles
PASS
Mileage82,241 miles
Since last MOT+6,598 miles
PASS
Mileage75,643 miles
Since last MOT+6,169 miles
PASS
Mileage69,474 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,474 miles
Since last MOT+6,300 miles
PASS
Mileage63,174 miles
Since last MOT+12,135 miles
PASS
Mileage51,039 miles
Since last MOT+17,150 miles
PASS
Mileage33,889 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,889 miles
Since last MOT+7,775 miles
PASS
Mileage26,114 miles
Since last MOT+4,944 miles
PASS
Mileage21,170 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 XGR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeOV — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About OV08 XGR

What car is OV08 XGR?

OV08 XGR is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Oxford in 2008.

What is the mileage of OV08 XGR?

The last recorded mileage for OV08 XGR was 96,776 miles, recorded on 9 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OV08 XGR passed its MOT?

OV08 XGR has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 9 Jan 2024.

Is OV08 XGR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV08 XGR 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 OV08 XGR?

OV08 XGR is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.