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EX08 GLV

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 160,416 miles on the clock, averaging 9,003 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EX08 GLV

MOT Status
Due date passed
160,416
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2011
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
9,003

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading160,416 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,544
Average per year9,003
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EX08 GLV 70k93k115k138k160k '11'21'16

Check EX08 GLV

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage160,416 miles
Since last MOT+5,544 miles
PASS
Mileage154,872 miles
Since last MOT+8,403 miles
PASS
Mileage146,469 miles
Since last MOT+10,055 miles
PASS
Mileage136,414 miles
Since last MOT+10,812 miles
PASS
Mileage125,602 miles
Since last MOT+161 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,441 miles
Since last MOT+9,861 miles
PASS
Mileage115,580 miles
Since last MOT+266 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,314 miles
Since last MOT+9,753 miles
PASS
Mileage105,561 miles
Since last MOT+9,646 miles
PASS
Mileage95,915 miles
Since last MOT+9,275 miles
PASS
Mileage86,640 miles
Since last MOT+6,666 miles
PASS
Mileage79,974 miles
Since last MOT+9,752 miles
PASS
Mileage70,222 miles
Since last MOT+93 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,129 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 GLV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About EX08 GLV

What car is EX08 GLV?

EX08 GLV is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.

What is the mileage of EX08 GLV?

The last recorded mileage for EX08 GLV was 160,416 miles, recorded on 20 Mar 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX08 GLV passed its MOT?

EX08 GLV has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 20 Mar 2021.

Is EX08 GLV ULEZ compliant?

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

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