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GY08 LHU

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 97,304 miles on the clock, averaging 4,787 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GY08 LHU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
97,304
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
89%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,787

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

Low mileage
Latest reading97,304 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,809
Average per year4,787
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY08 LHU 24k42k61k79k97k '11'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,304 miles
Since last MOT+1,809 miles
PASS
Mileage95,495 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,495 miles
Since last MOT+1,991 miles
PASS
Mileage93,504 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,478 miles
Since last MOT+3,462 miles
PASS
Mileage90,016 miles
Since last MOT+3,412 miles
PASS
Mileage86,604 miles
Since last MOT+3,506 miles
PASS
Mileage83,098 miles
Since last MOT+2,244 miles
PASS
Mileage80,854 miles
Since last MOT+3,950 miles
PASS
Mileage76,904 miles
Since last MOT+5,936 miles
PASS
Mileage70,968 miles
Since last MOT+5,643 miles
PASS
Mileage65,325 miles
Since last MOT+6,069 miles
PASS
Mileage59,256 miles
Since last MOT+7,080 miles
PASS
Mileage52,176 miles
Since last MOT+5,008 miles
PASS
Mileage47,168 miles
Since last MOT+7,275 miles
PASS
Mileage39,893 miles
Since last MOT+6,701 miles
PASS
Mileage33,192 miles
Since last MOT+9,000 miles
PASS
Mileage24,192 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 LHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeGY — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About GY08 LHU

What car is GY08 LHU?

GY08 LHU is a blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Brighton in 2008.

What is the mileage of GY08 LHU?

The last recorded mileage for GY08 LHU was 97,304 miles, recorded on 13 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY08 LHU passed its MOT?

GY08 LHU has had 18 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (16 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 13 May 2026.

Is GY08 LHU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY08 LHU 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 GY08 LHU?

GY08 LHU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.