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EA58 XGS

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 142,248 miles on the clock, averaging 8,334 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EA58 XGS

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,248
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2012
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,334

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 reading142,248 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,294
Average per year8,334
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA58 XGS 37k63k90k116k142k '12'25'17

Check EA58 XGS

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,248 miles
Since last MOT+7,294 miles
PASS
Mileage134,954 miles
Since last MOT+3,354 miles
PASS
Mileage131,600 miles
Since last MOT+272 miles
PASS
Mileage131,328 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,328 miles
Since last MOT+8,758 miles
PASS
Mileage122,570 miles
Since last MOT+343 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,227 miles
Since last MOT+18,637 miles
PASS
Mileage103,590 miles
Since last MOT+12,969 miles
PASS
Mileage90,621 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,621 miles
Since last MOT+10,013 miles
PASS
Mileage80,608 miles
Since last MOT+7,912 miles
PASS
Mileage72,696 miles
Since last MOT+18,196 miles
PASS
Mileage54,500 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,500 miles
Since last MOT+17,598 miles
PASS
Mileage36,902 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA58 XGS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier58 — September 2008 to February 2009

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About EA58 XGS

What car is EA58 XGS?

EA58 XGS is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.

What is the mileage of EA58 XGS?

The last recorded mileage for EA58 XGS was 142,248 miles, recorded on 3 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA58 XGS passed its MOT?

EA58 XGS has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Jan 2025.

Is EA58 XGS ULEZ compliant?

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

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