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EY08 BAU

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 194,094 miles on the clock, averaging 13,294 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EY08 BAU

MOT Status
Due date passed
194,094
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
13,294

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 reading194,094 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,298
Average per year13,294
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EY08 BAU 33k73k114k154k194k '11'23'18

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage194,094 miles
Since last MOT+11,298 miles
PASS
Mileage182,796 miles
Since last MOT+11,625 miles
PASS
Mileage171,171 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,169 miles
Since last MOT+4,522 miles
PASS
Mileage166,647 miles
Since last MOT+12,693 miles
PASS
Mileage153,954 miles
Since last MOT+13,990 miles
PASS
Mileage139,964 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,942 miles
Since last MOT+22,605 miles
PASS
Mileage117,337 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,332 miles
Since last MOT+20,792 miles
PASS
Mileage96,540 miles
Since last MOT+18,124 miles
PASS
Mileage78,416 miles
Since last MOT+17,756 miles
PASS
Mileage60,660 miles
Since last MOT+6,183 miles
PASS
Mileage54,477 miles
Since last MOT+10,214 miles
PASS
Mileage44,263 miles
Since last MOT+11,118 miles
PASS
Mileage33,145 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 BAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEY — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About EY08 BAU

What car is EY08 BAU?

EY08 BAU is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.

What is the mileage of EY08 BAU?

The last recorded mileage for EY08 BAU was 194,094 miles, recorded on 9 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EY08 BAU passed its MOT?

EY08 BAU has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 9 Aug 2023.

Is EY08 BAU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EY08 BAU 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 EY08 BAU?

EY08 BAU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.