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VA08 DXY

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1984cc

Black Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1984cc
ColourBlack
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 1984cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 146,371 miles on the clock, averaging 7,280 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for VA08 DXY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
146,371
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,280

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 reading146,371 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,178
Average per year7,280
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VA08 DXY 42k68k94k120k146k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,371 miles
Since last MOT+9,178 miles
PASS
Mileage137,193 miles
Since last MOT+5,320 miles
PASS
Mileage131,873 miles
Since last MOT+5,929 miles
PASS
Mileage125,944 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,944 miles
Since last MOT+5,876 miles
PASS
Mileage120,068 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,068 miles
Since last MOT+6,514 miles
PASS
Mileage113,554 miles
Since last MOT+67 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,487 miles
Since last MOT+5,649 miles
PASS
Mileage107,838 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,828 miles
Since last MOT+5,971 miles
PASS
Mileage101,857 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,857 miles
Since last MOT+4,166 miles
PASS
Mileage97,691 miles
Since last MOT+4,135 miles
PASS
Mileage93,556 miles
Since last MOT+4,751 miles
PASS
Mileage88,805 miles
Since last MOT+8,133 miles
PASS
Mileage80,672 miles
Since last MOT+10,215 miles
PASS
Mileage70,457 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,457 miles
Since last MOT+16,031 miles
PASS
Mileage54,426 miles
Since last MOT+12,760 miles
PASS
Mileage41,666 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA08 DXY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1984cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeVA — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About VA08 DXY

What car is VA08 DXY?

VA08 DXY is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1984cc). First registered in Worcester in 2008.

What is the mileage of VA08 DXY?

The last recorded mileage for VA08 DXY was 146,371 miles, recorded on 25 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VA08 DXY passed its MOT?

VA08 DXY has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 25 Nov 2025.

Is VA08 DXY ULEZ compliant?

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

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