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GY08 UKU

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 129,103 miles on the clock, averaging 6,548 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GY08 UKU

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,103
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,548

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

Below average
Latest reading129,103 miles
Reading date
Miles last year84
Average per year6,548
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY08 UKU 47k68k88k109k129k '11'23'19

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,103 miles
Since last MOT+84 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,019 miles
Since last MOT+5,952 miles
PASS
Mileage123,067 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,067 miles
Since last MOT+6,668 miles
PASS
Mileage116,399 miles
Since last MOT+5,699 miles
PASS
Mileage110,700 miles
Since last MOT+47 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,653 miles
Since last MOT+5,540 miles
PASS
Mileage105,113 miles
Since last MOT+78 miles
FAIL
Mileage105,035 miles
Since last MOT+5,191 miles
PASS
Mileage99,844 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,844 miles
Since last MOT+2,947 miles
PASS
Mileage96,897 miles
Since last MOT+6,699 miles
PASS
Mileage90,198 miles
Since last MOT+5,599 miles
PASS
Mileage84,599 miles
Since last MOT+6,285 miles
PASS
Mileage78,314 miles
Since last MOT+12,265 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,049 miles
Since last MOT+3,884 miles
PASS
Mileage62,165 miles
Since last MOT+14,991 miles
PASS
Mileage47,174 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 UKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
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 UKU

What car is GY08 UKU?

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

What is the mileage of GY08 UKU?

The last recorded mileage for GY08 UKU was 129,103 miles, recorded on 3 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY08 UKU passed its MOT?

GY08 UKU has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 3 Oct 2023.

Is GY08 UKU ULEZ compliant?

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

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