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EX08 VNU

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 118,349 miles on the clock, averaging 6,105 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EX08 VNU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
118,349
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,105

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 reading118,349 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year6,105
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX08 VNU 29k51k74k96k118k '11'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,349 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,348 miles
Since last MOT+6,274 miles
PASS
Mileage112,074 miles
Since last MOT+2,705 miles
PASS
Mileage109,369 miles
Since last MOT+2,108 miles
PASS
Mileage107,261 miles
Since last MOT+2,005 miles
PASS
Mileage105,256 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,256 miles
Since last MOT+2,560 miles
PASS
Mileage102,696 miles
Since last MOT+2,994 miles
PASS
Mileage99,702 miles
Since last MOT+3,424 miles
PASS
Mileage96,278 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,276 miles
Since last MOT+4,773 miles
PASS
Mileage91,503 miles
Since last MOT+8,249 miles
PASS
Mileage83,254 miles
Since last MOT+8,670 miles
PASS
Mileage74,584 miles
Since last MOT+14,831 miles
PASS
Mileage59,753 miles
Since last MOT+3,486 miles
PASS
Mileage56,267 miles
Since last MOT+8,617 miles
PASS
Mileage47,650 miles
Since last MOT+8,608 miles
PASS
Mileage39,042 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,042 miles
Since last MOT+9,958 miles
PASS
Mileage29,084 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About EX08 VNU

What car is EX08 VNU?

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

What is the mileage of EX08 VNU?

The last recorded mileage for EX08 VNU was 118,349 miles, recorded on 24 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX08 VNU passed its MOT?

EX08 VNU has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 24 Oct 2025.

Is EX08 VNU ULEZ compliant?

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

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