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WU08 LAE

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Bristol, West of England · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 142,028 miles on the clock, averaging 7,270 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for WU08 LAE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
142,028
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2011
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,270

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading142,028 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,531
Average per year7,270
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WU08 LAE 33k60k87k115k142k '11'26'19

Check WU08 LAE

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,028 miles
Since last MOT+1,531 miles
PASS
Mileage140,497 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,496 miles
Since last MOT+2,279 miles
PASS
Mileage138,217 miles
Since last MOT+2,410 miles
PASS
Mileage135,807 miles
Since last MOT+2,170 miles
PASS
Mileage133,637 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,637 miles
Since last MOT+3,035 miles
PASS
Mileage130,602 miles
Since last MOT+2,127 miles
PASS
Mileage128,475 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,475 miles
Since last MOT+1,646 miles
PASS
Mileage126,829 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,829 miles
Since last MOT+10,538 miles
PASS
Mileage116,291 miles
Since last MOT+12,522 miles
PASS
Mileage103,769 miles
Since last MOT+11,972 miles
PASS
Mileage91,797 miles
Since last MOT+12,934 miles
PASS
Mileage78,863 miles
Since last MOT+11,894 miles
PASS
Mileage66,969 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,968 miles
Since last MOT+12,407 miles
PASS
Mileage54,561 miles
Since last MOT+10,267 miles
PASS
Mileage44,294 miles
Since last MOT+11,738 miles
PASS
Mileage32,556 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,556 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 LAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeWU — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About WU08 LAE

What car is WU08 LAE?

WU08 LAE is a grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Bristol in 2008.

What is the mileage of WU08 LAE?

The last recorded mileage for WU08 LAE was 142,028 miles, recorded on 16 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WU08 LAE passed its MOT?

WU08 LAE has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 16 Mar 2026.

Is WU08 LAE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WU08 LAE 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 WU08 LAE?

WU08 LAE is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.