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WF08 XRL

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Exeter, West of England · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 142,466 miles on the clock, averaging 8,097 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for WF08 XRL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
142,466
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
84%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,097

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 reading142,466 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,071
Average per year8,097
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WF08 XRL 24k54k83k113k142k '11'25'19

Check WF08 XRL

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,466 miles
Since last MOT+6,071 miles
PASS
Mileage136,395 miles
Since last MOT+5,546 miles
PASS
Mileage130,849 miles
Since last MOT+6,472 miles
PASS
Mileage124,377 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,377 miles
Since last MOT+6,231 miles
PASS
Mileage118,146 miles
Since last MOT+6,536 miles
PASS
Mileage111,610 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,616 miles
Since last MOT+5,652 miles
PASS
Mileage105,964 miles
Since last MOT+7,773 miles
PASS
Mileage98,191 miles
Since last MOT+8,950 miles
PASS
Mileage89,241 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,241 miles
Since last MOT+8,710 miles
PASS
Mileage80,531 miles
Since last MOT+7,532 miles
PASS
Mileage72,999 miles
Since last MOT+7,046 miles
PASS
Mileage65,953 miles
PASS
Mileage114,169 miles
Since last MOT+71,410 miles
PASS
Mileage42,759 miles
Since last MOT+8,370 miles
PASS
Mileage34,389 miles
Since last MOT+10,521 miles
PASS
Mileage23,868 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 XRL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeWF — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About WF08 XRL

What car is WF08 XRL?

WF08 XRL is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Exeter in 2008.

What is the mileage of WF08 XRL?

The last recorded mileage for WF08 XRL was 142,466 miles, recorded on 31 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WF08 XRL passed its MOT?

WF08 XRL has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 31 Dec 2025.

Is WF08 XRL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WF08 XRL 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 WF08 XRL?

WF08 XRL is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.