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EF08 KLA

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 124,909 miles on the clock, averaging 6,362 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EF08 KLA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
124,909
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,362

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading124,909 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,817
Average per year6,362
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF08 KLA 31k54k78k101k125k '11'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,909 miles
Since last MOT+7,817 miles
PASS
Mileage117,092 miles
Since last MOT+6,277 miles
PASS
Mileage110,815 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,815 miles
Since last MOT+1,793 miles
PASS
Mileage109,022 miles
Since last MOT+2,611 miles
PASS
Mileage106,411 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,410 miles
Since last MOT+4,918 miles
PASS
Mileage101,492 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,492 miles
Since last MOT+9,450 miles
PASS
Mileage92,042 miles
Since last MOT+2,609 miles
PASS
Mileage89,433 miles
Since last MOT+2,908 miles
PASS
Mileage86,525 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,523 miles
Since last MOT+11,270 miles
PASS
Mileage75,253 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,253 miles
Since last MOT+9,047 miles
PASS
Mileage66,206 miles
Since last MOT+7,779 miles
PASS
Mileage58,427 miles
Since last MOT+9,380 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,047 miles
Since last MOT+8,791 miles
PASS
Mileage40,256 miles
Since last MOT+7,015 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,241 miles
Since last MOT+2,360 miles
PASS
Mileage30,881 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 KLA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About EF08 KLA

What car is EF08 KLA?

EF08 KLA is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.

What is the mileage of EF08 KLA?

The last recorded mileage for EF08 KLA was 124,909 miles, recorded on 3 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF08 KLA passed its MOT?

EF08 KLA has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 3 Jan 2026.

Is EF08 KLA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF08 KLA 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 KLA?

EF08 KLA is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.