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VA08 DXR

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 142,117 miles on the clock, averaging 9,334 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for VA08 DXR

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,117
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
9,334

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading142,117 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,985
Average per year9,334
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VA08 DXR 51k74k97k119k142k '11'21'17

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,117 miles
Since last MOT+5,985 miles
PASS
Mileage136,132 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,132 miles
Since last MOT+9,432 miles
PASS
Mileage126,700 miles
Since last MOT+3,101 miles
PASS
Mileage123,599 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,599 miles
Since last MOT+7,005 miles
PASS
Mileage116,594 miles
Since last MOT+11,372 miles
PASS
Mileage105,222 miles
Since last MOT+287 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,935 miles
Since last MOT+12,578 miles
PASS
Mileage92,357 miles
Since last MOT+12,415 miles
PASS
Mileage79,942 miles
Since last MOT+1,027 miles
PASS
Mileage78,915 miles
Since last MOT+12,633 miles
PASS
Mileage66,282 miles
Since last MOT+14,890 miles
PASS
Mileage51,392 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA08 DXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeVA — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About VA08 DXR

What car is VA08 DXR?

VA08 DXR is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Worcester in 2008.

What is the mileage of VA08 DXR?

The last recorded mileage for VA08 DXR was 142,117 miles, recorded on 9 Apr 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VA08 DXR passed its MOT?

VA08 DXR has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 9 Apr 2021.

Is VA08 DXR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VA08 DXR 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 VA08 DXR?

VA08 DXR is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.