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PF08 GYW

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 177,420 miles on the clock, averaging 10,113 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PF08 GYW

MOT Status
Due date passed
177,420
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2011
82%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
10,113

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading177,420 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,059
Average per year10,113
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PF08 GYW 33k69k105k141k177k '11'25'18

Check PF08 GYW

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage177,420 miles
Since last MOT+9,059 miles
PASS
Mileage168,361 miles
Since last MOT+10,073 miles
PASS
Mileage158,288 miles
Since last MOT+9,776 miles
PASS
Mileage148,512 miles
Since last MOT+6,451 miles
PASS
Mileage142,061 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,061 miles
Since last MOT+9,240 miles
PASS
Mileage132,821 miles
Since last MOT+16,097 miles
PASS
Mileage116,724 miles
Since last MOT+12,325 miles
PASS
Mileage104,399 miles
Since last MOT+12,781 miles
PASS
Mileage91,618 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,615 miles
Since last MOT+9,681 miles
PASS
Mileage81,934 miles
Since last MOT+8,030 miles
PASS
Mileage73,904 miles
Since last MOT+8,504 miles
PASS
Mileage65,400 miles
FAIL
Mileage547,342 miles
Since last MOT+504,763 miles
PASS
Mileage42,579 miles
Since last MOT+9,549 miles
PASS
Mileage33,030 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 GYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codePF — Preston, Preston
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About PF08 GYW

What car is PF08 GYW?

PF08 GYW is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Preston in 2008.

What is the mileage of PF08 GYW?

The last recorded mileage for PF08 GYW was 177,420 miles, recorded on 2 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PF08 GYW passed its MOT?

PF08 GYW has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 2 Sep 2025.

Is PF08 GYW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PF08 GYW 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 PF08 GYW?

PF08 GYW is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.