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EX08 YTZ

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 131,349 miles on the clock, averaging 11,321 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for EX08 YTZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,349
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2011
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
11,321

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 reading131,349 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year11,321
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX08 YTZ 37k60k84k108k131k '11'19'16

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,349 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,348 miles
Since last MOT+5,939 miles
PASS
Mileage125,409 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,409 miles
Since last MOT+8,946 miles
PASS
Mileage116,463 miles
Since last MOT+148 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,315 miles
Since last MOT+7,248 miles
PASS
Mileage109,067 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,067 miles
Since last MOT+5,602 miles
PASS
Mileage103,465 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,465 miles
Since last MOT+18,003 miles
PASS
Mileage85,462 miles
Since last MOT+18,186 miles
PASS
Mileage67,276 miles
Since last MOT+16,877 miles
PASS
Mileage50,399 miles
Since last MOT+13,557 miles
PASS
Mileage36,842 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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BUD/BCA

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Vehicle Details

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

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About EX08 YTZ

What car is EX08 YTZ?

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

What is the mileage of EX08 YTZ?

The last recorded mileage for EX08 YTZ was 131,349 miles, recorded on 23 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX08 YTZ passed its MOT?

EX08 YTZ has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 23 Sep 2019.

Is EX08 YTZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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