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GY08 NKN

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 135,012 miles on the clock, averaging 7,013 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GY08 NKN

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
135,012
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,013

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading135,012 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,772
Average per year7,013
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY08 NKN 29k56k82k109k135k '11'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage135,012 miles
Since last MOT+5,772 miles
PASS
Mileage129,240 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,225 miles
Since last MOT+4,781 miles
PASS
Mileage124,444 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,442 miles
Since last MOT+7,488 miles
PASS
Mileage116,954 miles
Since last MOT+6,012 miles
PASS
Mileage110,942 miles
Since last MOT+5,224 miles
PASS
Mileage105,718 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,718 miles
Since last MOT+3,956 miles
PASS
Mileage101,762 miles
Since last MOT+6,459 miles
PASS
Mileage95,303 miles
Since last MOT+5,054 miles
PASS
Mileage90,249 miles
Since last MOT+5,937 miles
PASS
Mileage84,312 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,312 miles
Since last MOT+6,166 miles
PASS
Mileage78,146 miles
Since last MOT+8,934 miles
PASS
Mileage69,212 miles
Since last MOT+6,469 miles
PASS
Mileage62,743 miles
Since last MOT+11,627 miles
PASS
Mileage51,116 miles
Since last MOT+10,776 miles
PASS
Mileage40,340 miles
Since last MOT+10,926 miles
PASS
Mileage29,414 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 NKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
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 NKN

What car is GY08 NKN?

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

What is the mileage of GY08 NKN?

The last recorded mileage for GY08 NKN was 135,012 miles, recorded on 18 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY08 NKN passed its MOT?

GY08 NKN has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 18 Mar 2026.

Is GY08 NKN ULEZ compliant?

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

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