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FV08 YAE

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 166,081 miles on the clock, averaging 9,954 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FV08 YAE

MOT Status
Due date passed
166,081
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,954

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading166,081 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,237
Average per year9,954
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FV08 YAE 35k68k101k133k166k '11'24'19

Check FV08 YAE

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage166,081 miles
Since last MOT+7,237 miles
PASS
Mileage158,844 miles
Since last MOT+5,955 miles
PASS
Mileage152,889 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,882 miles
Since last MOT+5,624 miles
PASS
Mileage147,258 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,252 miles
Since last MOT+7,703 miles
PASS
Mileage139,549 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,545 miles
Since last MOT+8,883 miles
PASS
Mileage130,662 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,657 miles
Since last MOT+8,144 miles
PASS
Mileage122,513 miles
Since last MOT+7,723 miles
PASS
Mileage114,790 miles
Since last MOT+20,559 miles
PASS
Mileage94,231 miles
Since last MOT+13,934 miles
PASS
Mileage80,297 miles
Since last MOT+13,307 miles
PASS
Mileage66,990 miles
Since last MOT+528 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,462 miles
Since last MOT+11,427 miles
PASS
Mileage55,035 miles
Since last MOT+10,179 miles
PASS
Mileage44,856 miles
Since last MOT+9,931 miles
PASS
Mileage34,925 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 YAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeFV — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About FV08 YAE

What car is FV08 YAE?

FV08 YAE is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2008.

What is the mileage of FV08 YAE?

The last recorded mileage for FV08 YAE was 166,081 miles, recorded on 9 Aug 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV08 YAE passed its MOT?

FV08 YAE has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 9 Aug 2024.

Is FV08 YAE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FV08 YAE 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 FV08 YAE?

FV08 YAE is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.