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FT08 EMK

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 119,070 miles on the clock, averaging 7,024 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FT08 EMK

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
119,070
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
7,024

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 reading119,070 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,024
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FT08 EMK 15k41k67k93k119k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,070 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,070 miles
Since last MOT+5,400 miles
PASS
Mileage113,670 miles
Since last MOT+13,369 miles
PASS
Mileage100,301 miles
Since last MOT+10,124 miles
PASS
Mileage90,177 miles
Since last MOT+5,873 miles
PASS
Mileage84,304 miles
Since last MOT+6,441 miles
PASS
Mileage77,863 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,863 miles
Since last MOT+6,419 miles
PASS
Mileage71,444 miles
Since last MOT+7,952 miles
PASS
Mileage63,492 miles
Since last MOT+9,303 miles
PASS
Mileage54,189 miles
Since last MOT+9,691 miles
PASS
Mileage44,498 miles
Since last MOT+8,937 miles
PASS
Mileage35,561 miles
Since last MOT+6,720 miles
PASS
Mileage28,841 miles
Since last MOT+3,462 miles
PASS
Mileage25,379 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,379 miles
Since last MOT+3,421 miles
PASS
Mileage21,958 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,958 miles
Since last MOT+3,626 miles
PASS
Mileage18,332 miles
Since last MOT+3,589 miles
PASS
Mileage14,743 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 EMK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeFT — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About FT08 EMK

What car is FT08 EMK?

FT08 EMK is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2008.

What is the mileage of FT08 EMK?

The last recorded mileage for FT08 EMK was 119,070 miles, recorded on 16 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FT08 EMK passed its MOT?

FT08 EMK has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 16 Jun 2026.

Is FT08 EMK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FT08 EMK 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 FT08 EMK?

FT08 EMK is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.