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 1390cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 224,872 miles on the clock, averaging 14,386 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for FY08 VGF
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gaps in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 224,872 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9,058 |
| Average per year | 14,386 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | FY08 VGF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | FY — Lincoln, Forest and Fens |
| Age identifier | 08 — March 2008 to August 2008 |
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About FY08 VGF
What car is FY08 VGF?
FY08 VGF is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2008.
What is the mileage of FY08 VGF?
The last recorded mileage for FY08 VGF was 224,872 miles, recorded on 28 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has FY08 VGF passed its MOT?
FY08 VGF has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 28 Oct 2025.
Is FY08 VGF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, FY08 VGF 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 FY08 VGF?
FY08 VGF is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.