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EA08 TCV

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 125,651 miles on the clock, averaging 6,822 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EA08 TCV

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,651
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2011
88%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,822

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading125,651 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,171
Average per year6,822
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA08 TCV 27k52k76k101k126k '11'25'18

Check EA08 TCV

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,651 miles
Since last MOT+5,171 miles
PASS
Mileage120,480 miles
Since last MOT+8,588 miles
PASS
Mileage111,892 miles
Since last MOT+5,665 miles
PASS
Mileage106,227 miles
Since last MOT+4,756 miles
PASS
Mileage101,471 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,450 miles
Since last MOT+2,925 miles
PASS
Mileage98,525 miles
Since last MOT+6,618 miles
PASS
Mileage91,907 miles
Since last MOT+2,425 miles
PASS
Mileage89,482 miles
Since last MOT+4,865 miles
PASS
Mileage84,617 miles
Since last MOT+8,979 miles
PASS
Mileage75,638 miles
Since last MOT+9,442 miles
PASS
Mileage66,196 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,196 miles
Since last MOT+9,351 miles
PASS
Mileage56,845 miles
Since last MOT+9,978 miles
PASS
Mileage46,867 miles
Since last MOT+10,186 miles
PASS
Mileage36,681 miles
Since last MOT+9,505 miles
PASS
Mileage27,176 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 TCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About EA08 TCV

What car is EA08 TCV?

EA08 TCV is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.

What is the mileage of EA08 TCV?

The last recorded mileage for EA08 TCV was 125,651 miles, recorded on 1 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA08 TCV passed its MOT?

EA08 TCV has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 1 Oct 2025.

Is EA08 TCV ULEZ compliant?

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

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