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EY08 RVU

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing once (94% pass rate). It has 120,137 miles on the clock, averaging 6,351 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EY08 RVU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
120,137
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2011
94%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,351

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading120,137 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,828
Average per year6,351
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EY08 RVU 25k48k72k96k120k '11'26'19

Check EY08 RVU

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,137 miles
Since last MOT+8,828 miles
PASS
Mileage111,309 miles
Since last MOT+9,011 miles
PASS
Mileage102,298 miles
Since last MOT+7,301 miles
PASS
Mileage94,997 miles
Since last MOT+5,659 miles
PASS
Mileage89,338 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,338 miles
Since last MOT+5,956 miles
PASS
Mileage83,382 miles
Since last MOT+4,133 miles
PASS
Mileage79,249 miles
Since last MOT+11,791 miles
PASS
Mileage67,458 miles
Since last MOT+11,589 miles
PASS
Mileage55,869 miles
Since last MOT+11,386 miles
PASS
Mileage44,483 miles
Since last MOT+7,916 miles
PASS
Mileage36,567 miles
Since last MOT+3,028 miles
PASS
Mileage33,539 miles
Since last MOT+1,121 miles
PASS
Mileage32,418 miles
Since last MOT+2,078 miles
PASS
Mileage30,340 miles
Since last MOT+2,879 miles
PASS
Mileage27,461 miles
Since last MOT+2,954 miles
PASS
Mileage24,507 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About EY08 RVU

What car is EY08 RVU?

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

What is the mileage of EY08 RVU?

The last recorded mileage for EY08 RVU was 120,137 miles, recorded on 18 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EY08 RVU passed its MOT?

EY08 RVU has had 17 MOT tests with an 94% pass rate (16 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 18 Mar 2026.

Is EY08 RVU ULEZ compliant?

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

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