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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 125,815 miles on the clock, averaging 6,181 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for EO08 WGJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 125,815 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,181 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EO08 WGJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EO — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 08 — March 2008 to August 2008 |
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About EO08 WGJ
What car is EO08 WGJ?
EO08 WGJ is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.
What is the mileage of EO08 WGJ?
The last recorded mileage for EO08 WGJ was 125,815 miles, recorded on 23 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EO08 WGJ passed its MOT?
EO08 WGJ has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 23 Jul 2026.
Is EO08 WGJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO08 WGJ 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 EO08 WGJ?
EO08 WGJ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.