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VE08 DOU

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
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 1968cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 125,369 miles on the clock, averaging 8,972 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for VE08 DOU

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,369
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2011
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
8,972

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading125,369 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,810
Average per year8,972
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VE08 DOU 48k68k87k106k125k '11'20'16

Check VE08 DOU

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,369 miles
Since last MOT+2,810 miles
PASS
Mileage122,559 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,547 miles
Since last MOT+166 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,381 miles
Since last MOT+9,156 miles
PASS
Mileage113,225 miles
Since last MOT+12,157 miles
PASS
Mileage101,068 miles
Since last MOT+13,036 miles
PASS
Mileage88,032 miles
Since last MOT+10,732 miles
PASS
Mileage77,300 miles
Since last MOT+12,641 miles
PASS
Mileage64,659 miles
Since last MOT+16,377 miles
PASS
Mileage48,282 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 DOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeVE — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About VE08 DOU

What car is VE08 DOU?

VE08 DOU is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Worcester in 2008.

What is the mileage of VE08 DOU?

The last recorded mileage for VE08 DOU was 125,369 miles, recorded on 24 Jan 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VE08 DOU passed its MOT?

VE08 DOU has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 24 Jan 2020.

Is VE08 DOU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VE08 DOU 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 VE08 DOU?

VE08 DOU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.