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VE08 PKA

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 172,561 miles on the clock, averaging 7,969 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for VE08 PKA

MOT Status
Due date passed
172,561
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,969

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading172,561 miles
Reading date
Miles last year23,530
Average per year7,969
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VE08 PKA 68k94k120k146k173k '11'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage172,561 miles
Since last MOT+23,530 miles
PASS
Mileage149,031 miles
Since last MOT+3,813 miles
PASS
Mileage145,218 miles
Since last MOT+15,930 miles
PASS
Mileage129,288 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,288 miles
Since last MOT+4,680 miles
PASS
Mileage124,608 miles
Since last MOT+6,477 miles
PASS
Mileage118,131 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,119 miles
Since last MOT+8,850 miles
PASS
Mileage109,269 miles
Since last MOT+9,969 miles
PASS
Mileage99,300 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,300 miles
Since last MOT+6,621 miles
PASS
Mileage92,679 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,670 miles
Since last MOT+7,486 miles
PASS
Mileage85,184 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,174 miles
Since last MOT+5,434 miles
PASS
Mileage79,740 miles
Since last MOT+4,245 miles
PASS
Mileage75,495 miles
Since last MOT+3,285 miles
PASS
Mileage72,210 miles
Since last MOT+4,313 miles
PASS
Mileage67,897 miles
Since last MOT+303 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,594 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 PKA
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 PKA

What car is VE08 PKA?

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

What is the mileage of VE08 PKA?

The last recorded mileage for VE08 PKA was 172,561 miles, recorded on 16 Aug 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VE08 PKA passed its MOT?

VE08 PKA has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 16 Aug 2024.

Is VE08 PKA ULEZ compliant?

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

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