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SY08 DYA

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 129,670 miles on the clock, averaging 8,019 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SY08 DYA

MOT Status
Due date passed
129,670
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
84%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,019

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading129,670 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,753
Average per year8,019
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SY08 DYA 15k44k72k101k130k '11'25'18

Check SY08 DYA

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage129,670 miles
Since last MOT+8,753 miles
PASS
Mileage120,917 miles
Since last MOT+8,892 miles
PASS
Mileage112,025 miles
Since last MOT+56 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,969 miles
Since last MOT+7,589 miles
PASS
Mileage104,380 miles
Since last MOT+7,365 miles
PASS
Mileage97,015 miles
Since last MOT+6,669 miles
PASS
Mileage90,346 miles
Since last MOT+5,877 miles
PASS
Mileage84,469 miles
Since last MOT+2,471 miles
PASS
Mileage81,998 miles
Since last MOT+5,834 miles
PASS
Mileage76,164 miles
Since last MOT+7,937 miles
PASS
Mileage68,227 miles
Since last MOT+5,582 miles
PASS
Mileage62,645 miles
Since last MOT+11,681 miles
PASS
Mileage50,964 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,964 miles
Since last MOT+9,999 miles
PASS
Mileage40,965 miles
Since last MOT+9,112 miles
PASS
Mileage31,853 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,853 miles
Since last MOT+9,800 miles
PASS
Mileage22,053 miles
Since last MOT+7,028 miles
PASS
Mileage15,025 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 DYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SY08 DYA

What car is SY08 DYA?

SY08 DYA is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Inverness in 2008.

What is the mileage of SY08 DYA?

The last recorded mileage for SY08 DYA was 129,670 miles, recorded on 25 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY08 DYA passed its MOT?

SY08 DYA has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 25 Sep 2025.

Is SY08 DYA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY08 DYA 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 SY08 DYA?

SY08 DYA is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.