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GY08 LHV

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 149,698 miles on the clock, averaging 13,660 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GY08 LHV

MOT Status
Due date passed
149,698
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2011
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
13,660

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading149,698 miles
Reading date
Average per year13,660
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY08 LHV 27k58k88k119k150k '11'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage149,698 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,698 miles
Since last MOT+4,248 miles
PASS
Mileage145,450 miles
Since last MOT+12,101 miles
PASS
Mileage133,349 miles
Since last MOT+226 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,123 miles
Since last MOT+21,840 miles
PASS
Mileage111,283 miles
Since last MOT+31,019 miles
PASS
Mileage80,264 miles
Since last MOT+14,504 miles
PASS
Mileage65,760 miles
Since last MOT+15,972 miles
PASS
Mileage49,788 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,778 miles
Since last MOT+19,257 miles
PASS
Mileage30,521 miles
Since last MOT+3,715 miles
PASS
Mileage26,806 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,806 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 LHV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
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 LHV

What car is GY08 LHV?

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

What is the mileage of GY08 LHV?

The last recorded mileage for GY08 LHV was 149,698 miles, recorded on 18 Jun 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY08 LHV passed its MOT?

GY08 LHV has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 18 Jun 2020.

Is GY08 LHV ULEZ compliant?

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

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