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AF08 BAL

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1968cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 129,262 miles on the clock, averaging 8,025 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AF08 BAL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
129,262
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,025

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading129,262 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year8,025
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AF08 BAL 13k42k71k100k129k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,262 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,260 miles
Since last MOT+19,913 miles
PASS
Mileage109,347 miles
Since last MOT+19,438 miles
PASS
Mileage89,909 miles
Since last MOT+13,507 miles
PASS
Mileage76,402 miles
Since last MOT+12,192 miles
PASS
Mileage64,210 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,210 miles
Since last MOT+2,531 miles
PASS
Mileage61,679 miles
Since last MOT+4,974 miles
PASS
Mileage56,705 miles
Since last MOT+8,380 miles
PASS
Mileage48,325 miles
Since last MOT+8,587 miles
PASS
Mileage39,738 miles
Since last MOT+7,952 miles
PASS
Mileage31,786 miles
Since last MOT+5,424 miles
PASS
Mileage26,362 miles
Since last MOT+3,826 miles
PASS
Mileage22,536 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,536 miles
Since last MOT+2,918 miles
PASS
Mileage19,618 miles
Since last MOT+3,076 miles
PASS
Mileage16,542 miles
Since last MOT+3,798 miles
PASS
Mileage12,744 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 BAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeAF — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About AF08 BAL

What car is AF08 BAL?

AF08 BAL is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2008.

What is the mileage of AF08 BAL?

The last recorded mileage for AF08 BAL was 129,262 miles, recorded on 16 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AF08 BAL passed its MOT?

AF08 BAL has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 Dec 2025.

Is AF08 BAL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AF08 BAL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2008, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is AF08 BAL?

AF08 BAL is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.