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PL08 FSE

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 97,012 miles on the clock, averaging 6,821 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PL08 FSE

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,012
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,821

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading97,012 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,821
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL08 FSE 9k31k53k75k97k '11'24'18

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,012 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,012 miles
Since last MOT+19,050 miles
PASS
Mileage77,962 miles
Since last MOT+5,716 miles
PASS
Mileage72,246 miles
Since last MOT+8,131 miles
PASS
Mileage64,115 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,114 miles
Since last MOT+11,031 miles
PASS
Mileage53,083 miles
Since last MOT+8,350 miles
PASS
Mileage44,733 miles
Since last MOT+6,991 miles
PASS
Mileage37,742 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,742 miles
Since last MOT+6,490 miles
PASS
Mileage31,252 miles
Since last MOT+7,508 miles
PASS
Mileage23,744 miles
Since last MOT+950 miles
PASS
Mileage22,794 miles
Since last MOT+4,023 miles
PASS
Mileage18,771 miles
Since last MOT+3,101 miles
PASS
Mileage15,670 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage15,670 miles
Since last MOT+3,562 miles
PASS
Mileage12,108 miles
Since last MOT+3,446 miles
PASS
Mileage8,662 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 FSE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About PL08 FSE

What car is PL08 FSE?

PL08 FSE is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Preston in 2008.

What is the mileage of PL08 FSE?

The last recorded mileage for PL08 FSE was 97,012 miles, recorded on 7 May 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL08 FSE passed its MOT?

PL08 FSE has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 7 May 2024.

Is PL08 FSE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL08 FSE 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 PL08 FSE?

PL08 FSE is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.