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FG08 GYA

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 115,439 miles on the clock, averaging 5,993 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FG08 GYA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
115,439
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2011
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
5,993

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading115,439 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,268
Average per year5,993
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FG08 GYA 27k49k71k93k115k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,439 miles
Since last MOT+4,268 miles
PASS
Mileage111,171 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,169 miles
Since last MOT+5,160 miles
PASS
Mileage106,009 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,009 miles
Since last MOT+5,294 miles
PASS
Mileage100,715 miles
Since last MOT+61 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,654 miles
Since last MOT+9,341 miles
PASS
Mileage91,313 miles
Since last MOT+2,969 miles
PASS
Mileage88,344 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,344 miles
Since last MOT+6,102 miles
PASS
Mileage82,242 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,242 miles
Since last MOT+9,293 miles
PASS
Mileage72,949 miles
Since last MOT+8,501 miles
PASS
Mileage64,448 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,447 miles
Since last MOT+16,558 miles
PASS
Mileage47,889 miles
Since last MOT+127 miles
PASS
Mileage47,762 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,762 miles
Since last MOT+6,638 miles
PASS
Mileage41,124 miles
Since last MOT+4,884 miles
PASS
Mileage36,240 miles
Since last MOT+3,617 miles
PASS
Mileage32,623 miles
Since last MOT+2,536 miles
PASS
Mileage30,087 miles
Since last MOT+2,751 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,336 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 GYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeFG — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About FG08 GYA

What car is FG08 GYA?

FG08 GYA is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2008.

What is the mileage of FG08 GYA?

The last recorded mileage for FG08 GYA was 115,439 miles, recorded on 23 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FG08 GYA passed its MOT?

FG08 GYA has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 23 Jan 2026.

Is FG08 GYA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FG08 GYA 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 FG08 GYA?

FG08 GYA is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.