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ET08 BXZ

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 121,952 miles on the clock, averaging 6,984 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for ET08 BXZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,952
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,984

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading121,952 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,098
Average per year6,984
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET08 BXZ 22k47k72k97k122k '11'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage121,952 miles
Since last MOT+6,098 miles
PASS
Mileage115,854 miles
Since last MOT+7,334 miles
PASS
Mileage108,520 miles
Since last MOT+5,452 miles
PASS
Mileage103,068 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,067 miles
Since last MOT+5,480 miles
PASS
Mileage97,587 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,587 miles
Since last MOT+10,557 miles
PASS
Mileage87,030 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,021 miles
Since last MOT+5,473 miles
PASS
Mileage81,548 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,548 miles
Since last MOT+5,531 miles
PASS
Mileage76,017 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,990 miles
Since last MOT+5,614 miles
PASS
Mileage70,376 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,374 miles
Since last MOT+6,161 miles
PASS
Mileage64,213 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,194 miles
Since last MOT+13,341 miles
PASS
Mileage50,853 miles
Since last MOT+13,904 miles
PASS
Mileage36,949 miles
Since last MOT+6,917 miles
PASS
Mileage30,032 miles
Since last MOT+8,070 miles
PASS
Mileage21,962 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET08 BXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About ET08 BXZ

What car is ET08 BXZ?

ET08 BXZ is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.

What is the mileage of ET08 BXZ?

The last recorded mileage for ET08 BXZ was 121,952 miles, recorded on 20 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET08 BXZ passed its MOT?

ET08 BXZ has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 20 Nov 2025.

Is ET08 BXZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET08 BXZ 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 ET08 BXZ?

ET08 BXZ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.