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HY08 NYL

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Portsmouth, 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 136,967 miles on the clock, averaging 10,507 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for HY08 NYL

MOT Status
Due date passed
136,967
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2011
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
10,507

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading136,967 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,710
Average per year10,507
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for HY08 NYL 26k54k81k109k137k '11'21'16

Check HY08 NYL

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage136,967 miles
Since last MOT+6,710 miles
PASS
Mileage130,257 miles
Since last MOT+9,208 miles
PASS
Mileage121,049 miles
Since last MOT+48 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,001 miles
Since last MOT+6,379 miles
PASS
Mileage114,622 miles
Since last MOT+6,454 miles
PASS
Mileage108,168 miles
Since last MOT+103 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,065 miles
Since last MOT+14,123 miles
PASS
Mileage93,942 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,942 miles
Since last MOT+12,178 miles
PASS
Mileage81,764 miles
Since last MOT+8,311 miles
PASS
Mileage73,453 miles
Since last MOT+15,235 miles
PASS
Mileage58,218 miles
Since last MOT+16,408 miles
PASS
Mileage41,810 miles
Since last MOT+16,003 miles
PASS
Mileage25,807 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,807 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 NYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeHY — Portsmouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About HY08 NYL

What car is HY08 NYL?

HY08 NYL is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Portsmouth in 2008.

What is the mileage of HY08 NYL?

The last recorded mileage for HY08 NYL was 136,967 miles, recorded on 29 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HY08 NYL passed its MOT?

HY08 NYL has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 29 Sep 2021.

Is HY08 NYL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HY08 NYL 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 HY08 NYL?

HY08 NYL is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.