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AX08 LYA

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 230,200 miles on the clock, averaging 13,806 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AX08 LYA

MOT Status
Due date passed
230,200
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2011
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
13,806

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading230,200 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,810
Average per year13,806
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AX08 LYA 70k110k150k190k230k '11'23'18

Check AX08 LYA

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage230,200 miles
Since last MOT+5,810 miles
PASS
Mileage224,390 miles
Since last MOT+9,131 miles
PASS
Mileage215,259 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage215,226 miles
Since last MOT+7,312 miles
PASS
Mileage207,914 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage207,914 miles
Since last MOT+7,609 miles
PASS
Mileage200,305 miles
Since last MOT+8,613 miles
PASS
Mileage191,692 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage191,692 miles
Since last MOT+14,480 miles
PASS
Mileage177,212 miles
Since last MOT+18,540 miles
PASS
Mileage158,672 miles
Since last MOT+23,695 miles
PASS
Mileage134,977 miles
Since last MOT+14,613 miles
PASS
Mileage120,364 miles
Since last MOT+23,552 miles
PASS
Mileage96,812 miles
Since last MOT+27,026 miles
PASS
Mileage69,786 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 LYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeAX — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About AX08 LYA

What car is AX08 LYA?

AX08 LYA is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2008.

What is the mileage of AX08 LYA?

The last recorded mileage for AX08 LYA was 230,200 miles, recorded on 24 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AX08 LYA passed its MOT?

AX08 LYA has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 24 Mar 2023.

Is AX08 LYA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AX08 LYA 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 AX08 LYA?

AX08 LYA is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.