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AB08 BCU

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 138,584 miles on the clock, averaging 7,702 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AB08 BCU

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,584
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,702

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading138,584 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,191
Average per year7,702
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AB08 BCU 34k61k87k113k139k '11'24'18

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,584 miles
Since last MOT+7,191 miles
PASS
Mileage131,393 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,377 miles
Since last MOT+8,245 miles
PASS
Mileage123,132 miles
Since last MOT+8,143 miles
PASS
Mileage114,989 miles
Since last MOT+74 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,915 miles
Since last MOT+7,685 miles
PASS
Mileage107,230 miles
Since last MOT+3,608 miles
PASS
Mileage103,622 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,622 miles
Since last MOT+5,013 miles
PASS
Mileage98,609 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,609 miles
Since last MOT+2,564 miles
PASS
Mileage96,045 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,045 miles
Since last MOT+10,586 miles
PASS
Mileage85,459 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,459 miles
Since last MOT+15,302 miles
PASS
Mileage70,157 miles
Since last MOT+7,853 miles
PASS
Mileage62,304 miles
Since last MOT+9,414 miles
PASS
Mileage52,890 miles
Since last MOT+8,755 miles
PASS
Mileage44,135 miles
Since last MOT+9,641 miles
PASS
Mileage34,494 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeAB — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About AB08 BCU

What car is AB08 BCU?

AB08 BCU is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2008.

What is the mileage of AB08 BCU?

The last recorded mileage for AB08 BCU was 138,584 miles, recorded on 20 Dec 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AB08 BCU passed its MOT?

AB08 BCU has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 20 Dec 2024.

Is AB08 BCU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AB08 BCU 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 AB08 BCU?

AB08 BCU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.