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EX08 GAA

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 129,262 miles on the clock, averaging 10,124 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for EX08 GAA

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,262
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2011
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
10,124

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading129,262 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,695
Average per year10,124
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX08 GAA 29k54k79k104k129k '11'21'16

Check EX08 GAA

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,262 miles
Since last MOT+7,695 miles
PASS
Mileage121,567 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,567 miles
Since last MOT+5,887 miles
PASS
Mileage115,680 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,678 miles
Since last MOT+6,563 miles
PASS
Mileage109,115 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,115 miles
Since last MOT+12,188 miles
PASS
Mileage96,927 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,927 miles
Since last MOT+8,123 miles
PASS
Mileage88,804 miles
Since last MOT+11,769 miles
PASS
Mileage77,035 miles
Since last MOT+12,204 miles
PASS
Mileage64,831 miles
Since last MOT+13,684 miles
PASS
Mileage51,147 miles
Since last MOT+17,962 miles
PASS
Mileage33,185 miles
Since last MOT+3,930 miles
PASS
Mileage29,255 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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BUD/BCA

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 GAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About EX08 GAA

What car is EX08 GAA?

EX08 GAA is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.

What is the mileage of EX08 GAA?

The last recorded mileage for EX08 GAA was 129,262 miles, recorded on 11 Jan 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX08 GAA passed its MOT?

EX08 GAA has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 11 Jan 2021.

Is EX08 GAA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX08 GAA 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 EX08 GAA?

EX08 GAA is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.