Vehicle summary
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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 52,719 miles on the clock, averaging 6,062 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for EF08 EWR
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 52,719 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,589 |
| Average per year | 6,062 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EF08 EWR |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EF — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 08 — March 2008 to August 2008 |
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About EF08 EWR
What car is EF08 EWR?
EF08 EWR is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.
What is the mileage of EF08 EWR?
The last recorded mileage for EF08 EWR was 52,719 miles, recorded on 28 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EF08 EWR passed its MOT?
EF08 EWR has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 28 Jun 2018.
Is EF08 EWR ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF08 EWR 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 EF08 EWR?
EF08 EWR is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.