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MK08 FYA

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 122,391 miles on the clock, averaging 6,494 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for MK08 FYA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
122,391
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,494

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading122,391 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,494
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MK08 FYA 25k49k74k98k122k '11'26'21

Check MK08 FYA

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,391 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,391 miles
Since last MOT+10,102 miles
PASS
Mileage112,289 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,289 miles
Since last MOT+10,435 miles
PASS
Mileage101,854 miles
Since last MOT+5,446 miles
PASS
Mileage96,408 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,407 miles
Since last MOT+8,155 miles
PASS
Mileage88,252 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,251 miles
Since last MOT+15,198 miles
PASS
Mileage73,053 miles
Since last MOT+4,807 miles
PASS
Mileage68,246 miles
Since last MOT+2,973 miles
PASS
Mileage65,273 miles
Since last MOT+4,070 miles
PASS
Mileage61,203 miles
Since last MOT+9,685 miles
PASS
Mileage51,518 miles
Since last MOT+4,649 miles
PASS
Mileage46,869 miles
Since last MOT+5,425 miles
PASS
Mileage41,444 miles
Since last MOT+5,886 miles
PASS
Mileage35,558 miles
Since last MOT+6,390 miles
PASS
Mileage29,168 miles
Since last MOT+3,145 miles
PASS
Mileage26,023 miles
Since last MOT+1,175 miles
PASS
Mileage24,848 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 FYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeMK — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About MK08 FYA

What car is MK08 FYA?

MK08 FYA is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Manchester in 2008.

What is the mileage of MK08 FYA?

The last recorded mileage for MK08 FYA was 122,391 miles, recorded on 26 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MK08 FYA passed its MOT?

MK08 FYA has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 26 Jan 2026.

Is MK08 FYA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MK08 FYA 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 MK08 FYA?

MK08 FYA is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.