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DA08 SYS

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 157,862 miles on the clock, averaging 8,849 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DA08 SYS

MOT Status
Due date passed
157,862
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
8,849

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading157,862 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,636
Average per year8,849
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for DA08 SYS 36k66k97k127k158k '11'25'18

Check DA08 SYS

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,862 miles
Since last MOT+9,636 miles
PASS
Mileage148,226 miles
Since last MOT+5,484 miles
PASS
Mileage142,742 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,742 miles
Since last MOT+206 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,536 miles
Since last MOT+7,762 miles
PASS
Mileage134,774 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,774 miles
Since last MOT+8,304 miles
PASS
Mileage126,470 miles
Since last MOT+9,656 miles
PASS
Mileage116,814 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,812 miles
Since last MOT+14,552 miles
PASS
Mileage102,260 miles
Since last MOT+65 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,195 miles
Since last MOT+10,095 miles
PASS
Mileage92,100 miles
Since last MOT+11,054 miles
PASS
Mileage81,046 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,041 miles
Since last MOT+11,397 miles
PASS
Mileage69,644 miles
Since last MOT+8,877 miles
PASS
Mileage60,767 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,767 miles
Since last MOT+6,939 miles
PASS
Mileage53,828 miles
Since last MOT+8,349 miles
PASS
Mileage45,479 miles
Since last MOT+9,518 miles
PASS
Mileage35,961 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 SYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeDA — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About DA08 SYS

What car is DA08 SYS?

DA08 SYS is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Chester in 2008.

What is the mileage of DA08 SYS?

The last recorded mileage for DA08 SYS was 157,862 miles, recorded on 19 Mar 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DA08 SYS passed its MOT?

DA08 SYS has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 19 Mar 2025.

Is DA08 SYS ULEZ compliant?

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

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