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KO08 BYA

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 129,637 miles on the clock, averaging 7,031 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for KO08 BYA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
129,637
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2012
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,031

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

Below average
Latest reading129,637 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,031
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KO08 BYA 32k56k81k105k130k '12'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,637 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,637 miles
Since last MOT+4,085 miles
PASS
Mileage125,552 miles
Since last MOT+49 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,503 miles
Since last MOT+6,156 miles
PASS
Mileage119,347 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,347 miles
Since last MOT+195 miles
PASS
Mileage119,152 miles
Since last MOT+2,401 miles
PASS
Mileage116,751 miles
Since last MOT+8,432 miles
PASS
Mileage108,319 miles
Since last MOT+3,018 miles
PASS
Mileage105,301 miles
Since last MOT+5,676 miles
PASS
Mileage99,625 miles
Since last MOT+7,289 miles
PASS
Mileage92,336 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,324 miles
Since last MOT+7,981 miles
PASS
Mileage84,343 miles
Since last MOT+8,540 miles
PASS
Mileage75,803 miles
Since last MOT+10,946 miles
PASS
Mileage64,857 miles
Since last MOT+9,430 miles
PASS
Mileage55,427 miles
Since last MOT+12,414 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,013 miles
Since last MOT+11,314 miles
PASS
Mileage31,699 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 BYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeKO — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About KO08 BYA

What car is KO08 BYA?

KO08 BYA is a red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Luton in 2008.

What is the mileage of KO08 BYA?

The last recorded mileage for KO08 BYA was 129,637 miles, recorded on 26 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KO08 BYA passed its MOT?

KO08 BYA has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 26 Jan 2026.

Is KO08 BYA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KO08 BYA 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 KO08 BYA?

KO08 BYA is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.