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WK08 TAU

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Truro, West of England · 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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 164,790 miles on the clock, averaging 14,687 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for WK08 TAU

MOT Status
Due date passed
164,790
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2010
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
14,687

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading164,790 miles
Reading date
Average per year14,687
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WK08 TAU 32k65k99k132k165k '10'19'16

Check WK08 TAU

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage164,790 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage164,790 miles
Since last MOT+16,471 miles
PASS
Mileage148,319 miles
Since last MOT+17,703 miles
PASS
Mileage130,616 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,616 miles
Since last MOT+16,249 miles
PASS
Mileage114,367 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,366 miles
Since last MOT+13,428 miles
PASS
Mileage100,938 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,938 miles
Since last MOT+12,817 miles
PASS
Mileage88,121 miles
Since last MOT+14,058 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,063 miles
Since last MOT+15,466 miles
PASS
Mileage58,597 miles
Since last MOT+13,514 miles
PASS
Mileage45,083 miles
Since last MOT+12,680 miles
PASS
Mileage32,403 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK08 TAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeWK — Truro, West of England
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About WK08 TAU

What car is WK08 TAU?

WK08 TAU is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Truro in 2008.

What is the mileage of WK08 TAU?

The last recorded mileage for WK08 TAU was 164,790 miles, recorded on 8 Nov 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WK08 TAU passed its MOT?

WK08 TAU has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 8 Nov 2019.

Is WK08 TAU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WK08 TAU 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 WK08 TAU?

WK08 TAU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.