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PL08 EYK

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 177,271 miles on the clock, averaging 7,995 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PL08 EYK

MOT Status
Due date passed
177,271
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,995

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading177,271 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,940
Average per year7,995
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL08 EYK 62k91k120k149k177k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage177,271 miles
Since last MOT+7,940 miles
PASS
Mileage169,331 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage169,330 miles
Since last MOT+8,636 miles
PASS
Mileage160,694 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,694 miles
Since last MOT+10,064 miles
PASS
Mileage150,630 miles
Since last MOT+11,905 miles
PASS
Mileage138,725 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,725 miles
Since last MOT+7,578 miles
PASS
Mileage131,147 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,145 miles
Since last MOT+5,311 miles
PASS
Mileage125,834 miles
Since last MOT+7,824 miles
PASS
Mileage118,010 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,010 miles
Since last MOT+7,511 miles
PASS
Mileage110,499 miles
Since last MOT+8,060 miles
PASS
Mileage102,439 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,439 miles
Since last MOT+5,733 miles
PASS
Mileage96,706 miles
Since last MOT+5,144 miles
PASS
Mileage91,562 miles
Since last MOT+6,651 miles
PASS
Mileage84,911 miles
Since last MOT+7,532 miles
PASS
Mileage77,379 miles
Since last MOT+14,983 miles
PASS
Mileage62,396 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 EYK
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 EYK

What car is PL08 EYK?

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

What is the mileage of PL08 EYK?

The last recorded mileage for PL08 EYK was 177,271 miles, recorded on 16 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL08 EYK passed its MOT?

PL08 EYK has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 16 Oct 2025.

Is PL08 EYK ULEZ compliant?

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

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