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EX08 GCO

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 60,144 miles on the clock, averaging 2,686 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EX08 GCO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
60,144
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
89%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
2,686

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading60,144 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,233
Average per year2,686
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX08 GCO 20k30k40k50k60k '11'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage60,144 miles
Since last MOT+5,233 miles
PASS
Mileage54,911 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,911 miles
Since last MOT+1,692 miles
PASS
Mileage53,219 miles
Since last MOT+6,513 miles
PASS
Mileage46,706 miles
Since last MOT+9,026 miles
PASS
Mileage37,680 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,680 miles
Since last MOT+2,844 miles
PASS
Mileage34,836 miles
Since last MOT+2,166 miles
PASS
Mileage32,670 miles
Since last MOT+2,586 miles
PASS
Mileage30,084 miles
Since last MOT+478 miles
PASS
Mileage29,606 miles
Since last MOT+171 miles
PASS
Mileage29,435 miles
Since last MOT+672 miles
PASS
Mileage28,763 miles
Since last MOT+896 miles
PASS
Mileage27,867 miles
Since last MOT+3,372 miles
PASS
Mileage24,495 miles
Since last MOT+511 miles
PASS
Mileage23,984 miles
Since last MOT+1,353 miles
PASS
Mileage22,631 miles
Since last MOT+2,731 miles
PASS
Mileage19,900 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 GCO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About EX08 GCO

What car is EX08 GCO?

EX08 GCO is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.

What is the mileage of EX08 GCO?

The last recorded mileage for EX08 GCO was 60,144 miles, recorded on 10 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX08 GCO passed its MOT?

EX08 GCO has had 18 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (16 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 10 Mar 2026.

Is EX08 GCO ULEZ compliant?

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

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