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PL08 EYJ

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 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 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 198,763 miles on the clock, averaging 9,767 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PL08 EYJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
198,763
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2011
82%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
9,767

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 reading198,763 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,767
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL08 EYJ 64k98k131k165k199k '11'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage198,763 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage198,763 miles
Since last MOT+11,284 miles
PASS
Mileage187,479 miles
Since last MOT+9,143 miles
PASS
Mileage178,336 miles
Since last MOT+1,211 miles
PASS
Mileage177,125 miles
Since last MOT+2,398 miles
PASS
Mileage174,727 miles
Since last MOT+9,710 miles
PASS
Mileage165,017 miles
Since last MOT+11,394 miles
PASS
Mileage153,623 miles
Since last MOT+9,287 miles
PASS
Mileage144,336 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,325 miles
Since last MOT+7,511 miles
PASS
Mileage136,814 miles
Since last MOT+6,463 miles
PASS
Mileage130,351 miles
Since last MOT+7,302 miles
PASS
Mileage123,049 miles
Since last MOT+10,435 miles
PASS
Mileage112,614 miles
Since last MOT+11,839 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,775 miles
Since last MOT+16,756 miles
PASS
Mileage84,019 miles
Since last MOT+20,042 miles
PASS
Mileage63,977 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 EYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About PL08 EYJ

What car is PL08 EYJ?

PL08 EYJ is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Preston in 2008.

What is the mileage of PL08 EYJ?

The last recorded mileage for PL08 EYJ was 198,763 miles, recorded on 29 Apr 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL08 EYJ passed its MOT?

PL08 EYJ has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 29 Apr 2025.

Is PL08 EYJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL08 EYJ 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 PL08 EYJ?

PL08 EYJ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.