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VA08 LBU

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 7 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 96,220 miles on the clock, averaging 10,037 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for VA08 LBU

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,220
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2011
100%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
10,037

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading96,220 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,382
Average per year10,037
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for VA08 LBU 35k50k66k81k96k '11'17'14

Check VA08 LBU

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,220 miles
Since last MOT+6,382 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+9,978 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+11,559 miles
PASS
Mileage68,301 miles
Since last MOT+12,292 miles
PASS
Mileage56,009 miles
Since last MOT+10,551 miles
PASS
Mileage45,458 miles
Since last MOT+10,630 miles
PASS
Mileage34,828 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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BUD/BCA

Internal breakdown causes misfire on specific cylinders.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA08 LBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeVA — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About VA08 LBU

What car is VA08 LBU?

VA08 LBU is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Worcester in 2008.

What is the mileage of VA08 LBU?

The last recorded mileage for VA08 LBU was 96,220 miles, recorded on 29 Aug 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VA08 LBU passed its MOT?

VA08 LBU has had 7 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (7 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 29 Aug 2017.

Is VA08 LBU ULEZ compliant?

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

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