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EO08 LJV

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 195,750 miles on the clock, averaging 11,834 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EO08 LJV

MOT Status
Due date passed
195,750
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
89%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
11,834

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading195,750 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,111
Average per year11,834
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO08 LJV 24k67k110k153k196k '11'25'18

Check EO08 LJV

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage195,750 miles
Since last MOT+10,111 miles
PASS
Mileage185,639 miles
Since last MOT+11,487 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+7,685 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+3,398 miles
PASS
Mileage163,069 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage163,066 miles
Since last MOT+2,196 miles
PASS
Mileage160,870 miles
Since last MOT+15,824 miles
PASS
Mileage145,046 miles
Since last MOT+21,665 miles
PASS
Mileage123,381 miles
Since last MOT+12,368 miles
PASS
Mileage111,013 miles
Since last MOT+10,876 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+14,172 miles
PASS
Mileage85,965 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,965 miles
Since last MOT+20,366 miles
PASS
Mileage65,599 miles
Since last MOT+17,793 miles
PASS
Mileage47,806 miles
Since last MOT+4,970 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+9,595 miles
PASS
Mileage33,241 miles
Since last MOT+9,535 miles
PASS
Mileage23,706 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 LJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About EO08 LJV

What car is EO08 LJV?

EO08 LJV is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.

What is the mileage of EO08 LJV?

The last recorded mileage for EO08 LJV was 195,750 miles, recorded on 6 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO08 LJV passed its MOT?

EO08 LJV has had 18 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (16 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 6 Oct 2025.

Is EO08 LJV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO08 LJV 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 EO08 LJV?

EO08 LJV is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.