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CV08 EKL

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Swansea, Cymru (Wales) · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 156,871 miles on the clock, averaging 8,418 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for CV08 EKL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
156,871
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
8,418

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading156,871 miles
Reading date
Miles last year44
Average per year8,418
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for CV08 EKL 32k63k94k126k157k '11'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,871 miles
Since last MOT+44 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,827 miles
Since last MOT+4,525 miles
PASS
Mileage152,302 miles
Since last MOT+11,240 miles
PASS
Mileage141,062 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,062 miles
Since last MOT+10,385 miles
PASS
Mileage130,677 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,677 miles
Since last MOT+9,897 miles
PASS
Mileage120,780 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,773 miles
Since last MOT+9,748 miles
PASS
Mileage111,025 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,025 miles
Since last MOT+8,482 miles
PASS
Mileage102,543 miles
Since last MOT+9,520 miles
PASS
Mileage93,023 miles
Since last MOT+8,356 miles
PASS
Mileage84,667 miles
Since last MOT+10,795 miles
PASS
Mileage73,872 miles
Since last MOT+6,916 miles
PASS
Mileage66,956 miles
Since last MOT+8,805 miles
PASS
Mileage58,151 miles
Since last MOT+10,645 miles
PASS
Mileage47,506 miles
Since last MOT+8,624 miles
PASS
Mileage38,882 miles
Since last MOT+6,801 miles
PASS
Mileage32,081 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,081 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 EKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeCV — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About CV08 EKL

What car is CV08 EKL?

CV08 EKL is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Swansea in 2008.

What is the mileage of CV08 EKL?

The last recorded mileage for CV08 EKL was 156,871 miles, recorded on 10 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CV08 EKL passed its MOT?

CV08 EKL has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 10 Feb 2026.

Is CV08 EKL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CV08 EKL 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 CV08 EKL?

CV08 EKL is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.