Vehicle summary
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing once (94% pass rate). It has 111,670 miles on the clock, averaging 7,082 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for GY08 XSV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 111,670 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,371 |
| Average per year | 7,082 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GY08 XSV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GY — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 08 — March 2008 to August 2008 |
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About GY08 XSV
What car is GY08 XSV?
GY08 XSV is a grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Brighton in 2008.
What is the mileage of GY08 XSV?
The last recorded mileage for GY08 XSV was 111,670 miles, recorded on 24 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GY08 XSV passed its MOT?
GY08 XSV has had 17 MOT tests with an 94% pass rate (16 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 24 Feb 2026.
Is GY08 XSV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY08 XSV is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is GY08 XSV?
GY08 XSV is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.