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EX58 XEL

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 107,103 miles on the clock, averaging 5,429 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for EX58 XEL

MOT Status
Due date passed
107,103
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,429

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 reading107,103 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,107
Average per year5,429
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX58 XEL 45k61k76k92k107k '11'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,103 miles
Since last MOT+10,107 miles
PASS
Mileage96,996 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,989 miles
Since last MOT+11,696 miles
PASS
Mileage85,293 miles
Since last MOT+2,535 miles
PASS
Mileage82,758 miles
Since last MOT+2,357 miles
PASS
Mileage80,401 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,401 miles
Since last MOT+2,949 miles
PASS
Mileage77,452 miles
Since last MOT+96 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,356 miles
Since last MOT+2,861 miles
PASS
Mileage74,495 miles
Since last MOT+2,952 miles
PASS
Mileage71,543 miles
Since last MOT+2,635 miles
PASS
Mileage68,908 miles
Since last MOT+2,313 miles
PASS
Mileage66,595 miles
Since last MOT+252 miles
PASS
Mileage66,343 miles
Since last MOT+10,929 miles
PASS
Mileage55,414 miles
Since last MOT+10,152 miles
PASS
Mileage45,262 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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BUD/BCA

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX58 XEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier58 — September 2008 to February 2009

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About EX58 XEL

What car is EX58 XEL?

EX58 XEL is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.

What is the mileage of EX58 XEL?

The last recorded mileage for EX58 XEL was 107,103 miles, recorded on 12 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX58 XEL passed its MOT?

EX58 XEL has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 12 Jan 2023.

Is EX58 XEL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX58 XEL 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 EX58 XEL?

EX58 XEL is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 58 means registered between 1 September 2008 and 28 February 2009.