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GY08 WTJ

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 112,787 miles on the clock, averaging 4,258 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GY08 WTJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
112,787
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
4,258

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading112,787 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,426
Average per year4,258
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY08 WTJ 48k64k80k97k113k '11'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,787 miles
Since last MOT+3,426 miles
PASS
Mileage109,361 miles
Since last MOT+859 miles
PASS
Mileage108,502 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,501 miles
Since last MOT+649 miles
PASS
Mileage107,852 miles
Since last MOT+628 miles
PASS
Mileage107,224 miles
Since last MOT+902 miles
PASS
Mileage106,322 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,322 miles
Since last MOT+853 miles
PASS
Mileage105,469 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,469 miles
Since last MOT+2,598 miles
PASS
Mileage102,871 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,868 miles
Since last MOT+2,784 miles
PASS
Mileage100,084 miles
Since last MOT+2,112 miles
PASS
Mileage97,972 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,972 miles
Since last MOT+8,336 miles
PASS
Mileage89,636 miles
Since last MOT+9,072 miles
PASS
Mileage80,564 miles
Since last MOT+10,719 miles
PASS
Mileage69,845 miles
Since last MOT+9,580 miles
PASS
Mileage60,265 miles
Since last MOT+7,054 miles
PASS
Mileage53,211 miles
Since last MOT+5,176 miles
PASS
Mileage48,035 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 WTJ
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 WTJ

What car is GY08 WTJ?

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

What is the mileage of GY08 WTJ?

The last recorded mileage for GY08 WTJ was 112,787 miles, recorded on 29 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY08 WTJ passed its MOT?

GY08 WTJ has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 May 2026.

Is GY08 WTJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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