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AB08 YEC

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1596cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 1596cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 162,961 miles on the clock, averaging 10,997 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AB08 YEC

MOT Status
Due date passed
162,961
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
10,997

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading162,961 miles
Reading date
Miles last year348
Average per year10,997
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AB08 YEC 31k64k97k130k163k '11'23'18

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage162,961 miles
Since last MOT+348 miles
FAIL
Mileage162,613 miles
Since last MOT+38,478 miles
PASS
Mileage124,135 miles
Since last MOT+12,470 miles
PASS
Mileage111,665 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,665 miles
Since last MOT+4,941 miles
PASS
Mileage106,724 miles
Since last MOT+7,619 miles
PASS
Mileage99,105 miles
Since last MOT+7,995 miles
PASS
Mileage91,110 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,109 miles
Since last MOT+8,886 miles
PASS
Mileage82,223 miles
Since last MOT+12,336 miles
PASS
Mileage69,887 miles
Since last MOT+11,434 miles
PASS
Mileage58,453 miles
Since last MOT+2,315 miles
PASS
Mileage56,138 miles
Since last MOT+8,166 miles
PASS
Mileage47,972 miles
Since last MOT+8,679 miles
PASS
Mileage39,293 miles
Since last MOT+8,273 miles
PASS
Mileage31,020 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 YEC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeAB — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About AB08 YEC

What car is AB08 YEC?

AB08 YEC is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2008.

What is the mileage of AB08 YEC?

The last recorded mileage for AB08 YEC was 162,961 miles, recorded on 23 May 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AB08 YEC passed its MOT?

AB08 YEC has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 23 May 2023.

Is AB08 YEC ULEZ compliant?

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

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