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VN08 XAV

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 166,877 miles on the clock, averaging 8,867 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for VN08 XAV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
166,877
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,867

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 reading166,877 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7
Average per year8,867
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VN08 XAV 36k68k101k134k167k '11'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage166,877 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,870 miles
Since last MOT+8,786 miles
PASS
Mileage158,084 miles
Since last MOT+8,151 miles
PASS
Mileage149,933 miles
Since last MOT+17,770 miles
PASS
Mileage132,163 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,160 miles
Since last MOT+6,356 miles
PASS
Mileage125,804 miles
Since last MOT+6,417 miles
PASS
Mileage119,387 miles
Since last MOT+216 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,171 miles
Since last MOT+4,405 miles
PASS
Mileage114,766 miles
Since last MOT+7,393 miles
PASS
Mileage107,373 miles
Since last MOT+7,771 miles
PASS
Mileage99,602 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,602 miles
Since last MOT+8,469 miles
PASS
Mileage91,133 miles
Since last MOT+8,271 miles
PASS
Mileage82,862 miles
Since last MOT+9,391 miles
PASS
Mileage73,471 miles
Since last MOT+4,901 miles
PASS
Mileage68,570 miles
Since last MOT+8,370 miles
PASS
Mileage60,200 miles
Since last MOT+11,523 miles
PASS
Mileage48,677 miles
Since last MOT+12,992 miles
PASS
Mileage35,685 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 XAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeVN — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About VN08 XAV

What car is VN08 XAV?

VN08 XAV is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Worcester in 2008.

What is the mileage of VN08 XAV?

The last recorded mileage for VN08 XAV was 166,877 miles, recorded on 24 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VN08 XAV passed its MOT?

VN08 XAV has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 24 Apr 2026.

Is VN08 XAV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VN08 XAV 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 VN08 XAV?

VN08 XAV is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.