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AB08 XZV

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 104,480 miles on the clock, averaging 5,197 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AB08 XZV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
104,480
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,197

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 reading104,480 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,611
Average per year5,197
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AB08 XZV 30k48k67k86k104k '11'25'18

Check AB08 XZV

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,480 miles
Since last MOT+7,611 miles
PASS
Mileage96,869 miles
Since last MOT+7,581 miles
PASS
Mileage89,288 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,288 miles
Since last MOT+10,506 miles
PASS
Mileage78,782 miles
Since last MOT+3,602 miles
PASS
Mileage75,180 miles
Since last MOT+2,855 miles
PASS
Mileage72,325 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,320 miles
Since last MOT+9,319 miles
PASS
Mileage63,001 miles
Since last MOT+5,372 miles
PASS
Mileage57,629 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,629 miles
Since last MOT+1,552 miles
PASS
Mileage56,077 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,077 miles
Since last MOT+1,033 miles
PASS
Mileage55,044 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,044 miles
Since last MOT+1,257 miles
PASS
Mileage53,787 miles
Since last MOT+1,127 miles
PASS
Mileage52,660 miles
Since last MOT+7,639 miles
PASS
Mileage45,021 miles
Since last MOT+7,801 miles
PASS
Mileage37,220 miles
Since last MOT+7,674 miles
PASS
Mileage29,546 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,546 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 XZV
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 XZV

What car is AB08 XZV?

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

What is the mileage of AB08 XZV?

The last recorded mileage for AB08 XZV was 104,480 miles, recorded on 20 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AB08 XZV passed its MOT?

AB08 XZV has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 20 Oct 2025.

Is AB08 XZV ULEZ compliant?

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

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