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MW08 BYM

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 85,065 miles on the clock, averaging 4,184 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MW08 BYM

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,065
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
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
4,184

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

Low mileage
Latest reading85,065 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,589
Average per year4,184
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MW08 BYM 30k44k57k71k85k '11'24'18

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,065 miles
Since last MOT+7,589 miles
PASS
Mileage77,476 miles
Since last MOT+6,430 miles
PASS
Mileage71,046 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,046 miles
Since last MOT+4,767 miles
PASS
Mileage66,279 miles
Since last MOT+3,183 miles
PASS
Mileage63,096 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,091 miles
Since last MOT+2,210 miles
PASS
Mileage60,881 miles
Since last MOT+3,786 miles
PASS
Mileage57,095 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,094 miles
Since last MOT+3,229 miles
PASS
Mileage53,865 miles
Since last MOT+2,558 miles
PASS
Mileage51,307 miles
Since last MOT+3,171 miles
PASS
Mileage48,136 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,135 miles
Since last MOT+3,864 miles
PASS
Mileage44,271 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,270 miles
Since last MOT+4,543 miles
PASS
Mileage39,727 miles
Since last MOT+3,205 miles
PASS
Mileage36,522 miles
Since last MOT+6,808 miles
PASS
Mileage29,714 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 BYM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeMW — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About MW08 BYM

What car is MW08 BYM?

MW08 BYM is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2008.

What is the mileage of MW08 BYM?

The last recorded mileage for MW08 BYM was 85,065 miles, recorded on 11 Sep 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MW08 BYM passed its MOT?

MW08 BYM has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 11 Sep 2024.

Is MW08 BYM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MW08 BYM 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 MW08 BYM?

MW08 BYM is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.