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EO08 XGY

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 208,037 miles on the clock, averaging 9,318 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EO08 XGY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
208,037
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,318

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading208,037 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,743
Average per year9,318
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO08 XGY 66k102k137k173k208k '11'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage208,037 miles
Since last MOT+3,743 miles
PASS
Mileage204,294 miles
Since last MOT+1,701 miles
PASS
Mileage202,593 miles
Since last MOT+6,215 miles
PASS
Mileage196,378 miles
Since last MOT+12,761 miles
PASS
Mileage183,617 miles
Since last MOT+9,401 miles
PASS
Mileage174,216 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage174,216 miles
Since last MOT+10,145 miles
PASS
Mileage164,071 miles
Since last MOT+6,086 miles
PASS
Mileage157,985 miles
Since last MOT+2,715 miles
PASS
Mileage155,270 miles
Since last MOT+42 miles
PASS
Mileage155,228 miles
Since last MOT+10,028 miles
PASS
Mileage145,200 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,200 miles
Since last MOT+17,389 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,811 miles
Since last MOT+18,179 miles
PASS
Mileage109,632 miles
Since last MOT+17,431 miles
PASS
Mileage92,201 miles
Since last MOT+17,106 miles
PASS
Mileage75,095 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,093 miles
Since last MOT+8,726 miles
PASS
Mileage66,367 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,367 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About EO08 XGY

What car is EO08 XGY?

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

What is the mileage of EO08 XGY?

The last recorded mileage for EO08 XGY was 208,037 miles, recorded on 13 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO08 XGY passed its MOT?

EO08 XGY has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 13 May 2026.

Is EO08 XGY ULEZ compliant?

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

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