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ET08 BYL

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 139,376 miles on the clock, averaging 7,911 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for ET08 BYL

MOT Status
Due date passed
139,376
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
7,911

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading139,376 miles
Reading date
Miles last year23
Average per year7,911
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for ET08 BYL 28k56k84k112k139k '11'25'19

Check ET08 BYL

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage139,376 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,353 miles
Since last MOT+9,986 miles
PASS
Mileage129,367 miles
Since last MOT+10,266 miles
PASS
Mileage119,101 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,095 miles
Since last MOT+6,805 miles
PASS
Mileage112,290 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,284 miles
Since last MOT+1,879 miles
PASS
Mileage110,405 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,392 miles
Since last MOT+6,806 miles
PASS
Mileage103,586 miles
Since last MOT+5,792 miles
PASS
Mileage97,794 miles
Since last MOT+144 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,650 miles
Since last MOT+6,517 miles
PASS
Mileage91,133 miles
Since last MOT+7,230 miles
PASS
Mileage83,903 miles
Since last MOT+8,693 miles
PASS
Mileage75,210 miles
Since last MOT+8,052 miles
PASS
Mileage67,158 miles
Since last MOT+9,688 miles
PASS
Mileage57,470 miles
Since last MOT+8,425 miles
PASS
Mileage49,045 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,045 miles
Since last MOT+8,689 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,356 miles
Since last MOT+12,211 miles
PASS
Mileage28,145 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET08 BYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeET — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About ET08 BYL

What car is ET08 BYL?

ET08 BYL is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.

What is the mileage of ET08 BYL?

The last recorded mileage for ET08 BYL was 139,376 miles, recorded on 30 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has ET08 BYL passed its MOT?

ET08 BYL has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 30 Aug 2025.

Is ET08 BYL ULEZ compliant?

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

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