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AB08 BCY

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 5 (78% pass rate). It has 115,772 miles on the clock, averaging 5,965 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AB08 BCY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
115,772
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2010
78%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
5,965

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading115,772 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,340
Average per year5,965
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AB08 BCY 24k47k70k93k116k '10'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,772 miles
Since last MOT+4,340 miles
PASS
Mileage111,432 miles
Since last MOT+5,374 miles
PASS
Mileage106,058 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,057 miles
Since last MOT+5,261 miles
PASS
Mileage100,796 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,764 miles
Since last MOT+5,405 miles
PASS
Mileage95,359 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,359 miles
Since last MOT+7,496 miles
PASS
Mileage87,863 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,862 miles
Since last MOT+2,575 miles
PASS
Mileage85,287 miles
Since last MOT+2,889 miles
PASS
Mileage82,398 miles
Since last MOT+4,644 miles
PASS
Mileage77,754 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,754 miles
Since last MOT+4,180 miles
PASS
Mileage73,574 miles
Since last MOT+3,462 miles
PASS
Mileage70,112 miles
Since last MOT+6,735 miles
PASS
Mileage63,377 miles
Since last MOT+12,682 miles
PASS
Mileage50,695 miles
Since last MOT+2,682 miles
PASS
Mileage48,013 miles
Since last MOT+7,451 miles
PASS
Mileage40,562 miles
Since last MOT+5,728 miles
PASS
Mileage34,834 miles
Since last MOT+7,330 miles
PASS
Mileage27,504 miles
Since last MOT+3,596 miles
PASS
Mileage23,908 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BCY
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 BCY

What car is AB08 BCY?

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

What is the mileage of AB08 BCY?

The last recorded mileage for AB08 BCY was 115,772 miles, recorded on 11 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AB08 BCY passed its MOT?

AB08 BCY has had 23 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (18 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 11 May 2026.

Is AB08 BCY ULEZ compliant?

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

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