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VA08 LBV

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 148,285 miles on the clock, averaging 8,724 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for VA08 LBV

MOT Status
Due date passed
148,285
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,724

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading148,285 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year8,724
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VA08 LBV 35k63k91k120k148k '11'24'19

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage148,285 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,280 miles
Since last MOT+329 miles
PASS
Mileage147,951 miles
Since last MOT+360 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,591 miles
Since last MOT+6,910 miles
PASS
Mileage140,681 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,681 miles
Since last MOT+8,018 miles
PASS
Mileage132,663 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,663 miles
Since last MOT+7,285 miles
PASS
Mileage125,378 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,375 miles
Since last MOT+2,251 miles
PASS
Mileage123,124 miles
Since last MOT+8,595 miles
PASS
Mileage114,529 miles
Since last MOT+9,373 miles
PASS
Mileage105,156 miles
Since last MOT+9,458 miles
PASS
Mileage95,698 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,698 miles
Since last MOT+10,721 miles
PASS
Mileage84,977 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,975 miles
Since last MOT+18,221 miles
PASS
Mileage66,754 miles
Since last MOT+18,676 miles
PASS
Mileage48,078 miles
Since last MOT+13,364 miles
PASS
Mileage34,714 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA08 LBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeVA — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About VA08 LBV

What car is VA08 LBV?

VA08 LBV is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Worcester in 2008.

What is the mileage of VA08 LBV?

The last recorded mileage for VA08 LBV was 148,285 miles, recorded on 12 Aug 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VA08 LBV passed its MOT?

VA08 LBV has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 12 Aug 2024.

Is VA08 LBV ULEZ compliant?

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

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