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EA08 HVB

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 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 7 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing once (86% pass rate). It has 118,508 miles on the clock, averaging 11,975 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EA08 HVB

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,508
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2011
86%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
11,975

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading118,508 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,566
Average per year11,975
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EA08 HVB 60k74k89k104k119k '11'16'14

Check EA08 HVB

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,508 miles
Since last MOT+15,566 miles
PASS
Mileage102,942 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,908 miles
Since last MOT+9,848 miles
PASS
Mileage93,060 miles
Since last MOT+13,554 miles
PASS
Mileage79,506 miles
Since last MOT+13,145 miles
PASS
Mileage66,361 miles
Since last MOT+6,670 miles
PASS
Mileage59,691 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 HVB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About EA08 HVB

What car is EA08 HVB?

EA08 HVB is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.

What is the mileage of EA08 HVB?

The last recorded mileage for EA08 HVB was 118,508 miles, recorded on 24 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA08 HVB passed its MOT?

EA08 HVB has had 7 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (6 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 24 Jun 2016.

Is EA08 HVB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EA08 HVB 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 EA08 HVB?

EA08 HVB is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.