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HG08 RYY

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 279,846 miles on the clock, averaging 17,438 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for HG08 RYY

MOT Status
Due date passed
279,846
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
17,438

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading279,846 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,510
Average per year17,438
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HG08 RYY 46k104k163k221k280k '11'24'19

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage279,846 miles
Since last MOT+5,510 miles
PASS
Mileage274,336 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage274,336 miles
Since last MOT+32,264 miles
PASS
Mileage242,072 miles
Since last MOT+30,067 miles
PASS
Mileage212,005 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage212,005 miles
Since last MOT+29,489 miles
PASS
Mileage182,516 miles
Since last MOT+38,730 miles
PASS
Mileage143,786 miles
Since last MOT+10,936 miles
PASS
Mileage132,850 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,850 miles
Since last MOT+11,952 miles
PASS
Mileage120,898 miles
Since last MOT+10,931 miles
PASS
Mileage109,967 miles
Since last MOT+18,906 miles
PASS
Mileage91,061 miles
Since last MOT+12,601 miles
PASS
Mileage78,460 miles
Since last MOT+25,441 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,019 miles
Since last MOT+7,404 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,615 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 RYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeHG — Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About HG08 RYY

What car is HG08 RYY?

HG08 RYY is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Bournemouth in 2008.

What is the mileage of HG08 RYY?

The last recorded mileage for HG08 RYY was 279,846 miles, recorded on 6 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HG08 RYY passed its MOT?

HG08 RYY has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 6 Nov 2024.

Is HG08 RYY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HG08 RYY 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 HG08 RYY?

HG08 RYY is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.