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DA08 BYF

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 122,480 miles on the clock, averaging 7,110 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DA08 BYF

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
122,480
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
7,110

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading122,480 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,662
Average per year7,110
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DA08 BYF 15k42k69k96k122k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,480 miles
Since last MOT+4,662 miles
PASS
Mileage117,818 miles
Since last MOT+4,809 miles
PASS
Mileage113,009 miles
Since last MOT+4,571 miles
PASS
Mileage108,438 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,438 miles
Since last MOT+4,944 miles
PASS
Mileage103,494 miles
Since last MOT+4,406 miles
PASS
Mileage99,088 miles
Since last MOT+6,539 miles
PASS
Mileage92,549 miles
Since last MOT+8,128 miles
PASS
Mileage84,421 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,421 miles
Since last MOT+11,311 miles
PASS
Mileage73,110 miles
Since last MOT+10,579 miles
PASS
Mileage62,531 miles
Since last MOT+10,612 miles
PASS
Mileage51,919 miles
Since last MOT+11,672 miles
PASS
Mileage40,247 miles
Since last MOT+9,158 miles
PASS
Mileage31,089 miles
Since last MOT+6,631 miles
PASS
Mileage24,458 miles
Since last MOT+733 miles
PASS
Mileage23,725 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,725 miles
Since last MOT+5,107 miles
FAIL
Mileage18,618 miles
Since last MOT+3,276 miles
PASS
Mileage15,342 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 BYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeDA — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About DA08 BYF

What car is DA08 BYF?

DA08 BYF is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chester in 2008.

What is the mileage of DA08 BYF?

The last recorded mileage for DA08 BYF was 122,480 miles, recorded on 3 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DA08 BYF passed its MOT?

DA08 BYF has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Jun 2026.

Is DA08 BYF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DA08 BYF 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 DA08 BYF?

DA08 BYF is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.