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EA58 ACU

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 4 (60% pass rate). It has 57,368 miles on the clock, averaging 5,509 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for EA58 ACU

MOT Status
Due date passed
57,368
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2011
60%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
5,509

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading57,368 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,524
Average per year5,509
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EA58 ACU 27k35k42k50k57k '11'17'15

Check EA58 ACU

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage57,368 miles
Since last MOT+7,524 miles
PASS
Mileage49,844 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,844 miles
Since last MOT+6,679 miles
PASS
Mileage43,165 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,165 miles
Since last MOT+6,917 miles
PASS
Mileage36,248 miles
Since last MOT+4,902 miles
PASS
Mileage31,346 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,346 miles
Since last MOT+4,397 miles
PASS
Mileage26,949 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,949 miles

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BUD/BCA

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA58 ACU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier58 — September 2008 to February 2009

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About EA58 ACU

What car is EA58 ACU?

EA58 ACU is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.

What is the mileage of EA58 ACU?

The last recorded mileage for EA58 ACU was 57,368 miles, recorded on 13 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA58 ACU passed its MOT?

EA58 ACU has had 10 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (6 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 13 Jun 2017.

Is EA58 ACU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EA58 ACU 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 EA58 ACU?

EA58 ACU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 58 means registered between 1 September 2008 and 28 February 2009.