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WV08 GXA

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 173,528 miles on the clock, averaging 11,771 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for WV08 GXA

MOT Status
Due date passed
173,528
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2011
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
11,771

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading173,528 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,425
Average per year11,771
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WV08 GXA 23k60k98k136k174k '11'24'18

Check WV08 GXA

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage173,528 miles
Since last MOT+9,425 miles
PASS
Mileage164,103 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage164,103 miles
Since last MOT+10,282 miles
PASS
Mileage153,821 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,821 miles
Since last MOT+15,609 miles
PASS
Mileage138,212 miles
Since last MOT+5,022 miles
PASS
Mileage133,190 miles
Since last MOT+783 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,407 miles
Since last MOT+13,403 miles
PASS
Mileage119,004 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,004 miles
Since last MOT+12,396 miles
PASS
Mileage106,608 miles
Since last MOT+13,421 miles
PASS
Mileage93,187 miles
Since last MOT+12,750 miles
PASS
Mileage80,437 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,436 miles
Since last MOT+16,080 miles
PASS
Mileage64,356 miles
Since last MOT+15,076 miles
PASS
Mileage49,280 miles
Since last MOT+26,731 miles
PASS
Mileage22,549 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 GXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeWV — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About WV08 GXA

What car is WV08 GXA?

WV08 GXA is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Bristol in 2008.

What is the mileage of WV08 GXA?

The last recorded mileage for WV08 GXA was 173,528 miles, recorded on 31 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WV08 GXA passed its MOT?

WV08 GXA has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 31 Jan 2024.

Is WV08 GXA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WV08 GXA 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 WV08 GXA?

WV08 GXA is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.