Vehicle summary
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 1984cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 178,570 miles on the clock, averaging 7,722 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.
MOT & Mileage History for FG08 JGY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 178,570 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,554 |
| Average per year | 7,722 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FG08 JGY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1984cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FG — Nottingham, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 08 — March 2008 to August 2008 |
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About FG08 JGY
What car is FG08 JGY?
FG08 JGY is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2008.
What is the mileage of FG08 JGY?
The last recorded mileage for FG08 JGY was 178,570 miles, recorded on 18 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FG08 JGY passed its MOT?
FG08 JGY has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 18 Feb 2026.
Is FG08 JGY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FG08 JGY 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 JGY?
FG08 JGY is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.