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SY08 EJD

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 113,839 miles on the clock, averaging 5,088 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SY08 EJD

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
113,839
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2011
88%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
5,088

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading113,839 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,099
Average per year5,088
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY08 EJD 38k57k76k95k114k '11'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,839 miles
Since last MOT+4,099 miles
PASS
Mileage109,740 miles
Since last MOT+5,046 miles
PASS
Mileage104,694 miles
Since last MOT+2,492 miles
PASS
Mileage102,202 miles
Since last MOT+4,638 miles
PASS
Mileage97,564 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,564 miles
Since last MOT+2,996 miles
PASS
Mileage94,568 miles
Since last MOT+3,292 miles
PASS
Mileage91,276 miles
Since last MOT+3,503 miles
PASS
Mileage87,773 miles
Since last MOT+3,381 miles
PASS
Mileage84,392 miles
Since last MOT+10,395 miles
PASS
Mileage73,997 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,990 miles
Since last MOT+10,014 miles
PASS
Mileage63,976 miles
Since last MOT+4,973 miles
PASS
Mileage59,003 miles
Since last MOT+7,100 miles
PASS
Mileage51,903 miles
Since last MOT+7,174 miles
PASS
Mileage44,729 miles
Since last MOT+6,454 miles
PASS
Mileage38,275 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 EJD
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 EJD

What car is SY08 EJD?

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

What is the mileage of SY08 EJD?

The last recorded mileage for SY08 EJD was 113,839 miles, recorded on 22 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY08 EJD passed its MOT?

SY08 EJD has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 22 Jan 2026.

Is SY08 EJD ULEZ compliant?

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

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