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AB08 BGN

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 125,387 miles on the clock, averaging 7,392 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AB08 BGN

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,387
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2011
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
7,392

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading125,387 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,166
Average per year7,392
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AB08 BGN 18k45k72k99k125k '11'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,387 miles
Since last MOT+14,166 miles
PASS
Mileage111,221 miles
Since last MOT+9,766 miles
PASS
Mileage101,455 miles
Since last MOT+6,121 miles
PASS
Mileage95,334 miles
Since last MOT+7,041 miles
PASS
Mileage88,293 miles
Since last MOT+3,581 miles
PASS
Mileage84,712 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,688 miles
Since last MOT+4,608 miles
PASS
Mileage80,080 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,080 miles
Since last MOT+4,817 miles
PASS
Mileage75,263 miles
Since last MOT+8,779 miles
PASS
Mileage66,484 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,483 miles
Since last MOT+11,518 miles
PASS
Mileage54,965 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,965 miles
Since last MOT+12,843 miles
PASS
Mileage42,122 miles
Since last MOT+2,064 miles
PASS
Mileage40,058 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,058 miles
Since last MOT+4,799 miles
PASS
Mileage35,259 miles
Since last MOT+6,309 miles
PASS
Mileage28,950 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,950 miles
Since last MOT+4,878 miles
PASS
Mileage24,072 miles
Since last MOT+6,005 miles
PASS
Mileage18,067 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage18,067 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AB08 BGN

What car is AB08 BGN?

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

What is the mileage of AB08 BGN?

The last recorded mileage for AB08 BGN was 125,387 miles, recorded on 6 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AB08 BGN passed its MOT?

AB08 BGN has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 6 Sep 2025.

Is AB08 BGN ULEZ compliant?

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

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