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SY08 NVN

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 156,899 miles on the clock, averaging 8,331 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SY08 NVN

MOT Status
Due date passed
156,899
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
8,331

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 reading156,899 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,331
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY08 NVN 36k66k96k127k157k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,899 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,899 miles
Since last MOT+2,985 miles
PASS
Mileage153,914 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,914 miles
Since last MOT+4,140 miles
PASS
Mileage149,774 miles
Since last MOT+5,536 miles
PASS
Mileage144,238 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,238 miles
Since last MOT+8,239 miles
PASS
Mileage135,999 miles
Since last MOT+3,270 miles
PASS
Mileage132,729 miles
Since last MOT+3,264 miles
PASS
Mileage129,465 miles
Since last MOT+4,916 miles
PASS
Mileage124,549 miles
Since last MOT+5,475 miles
PASS
Mileage119,074 miles
Since last MOT+14,417 miles
PASS
Mileage104,657 miles
Since last MOT+16,256 miles
PASS
Mileage88,401 miles
Since last MOT+3,319 miles
PASS
Mileage85,082 miles
Since last MOT+8,589 miles
PASS
Mileage76,493 miles
Since last MOT+14,215 miles
PASS
Mileage62,278 miles
Since last MOT+15,058 miles
PASS
Mileage47,220 miles
Since last MOT+11,549 miles
PASS
Mileage35,671 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SY08 NVN

What car is SY08 NVN?

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

What is the mileage of SY08 NVN?

The last recorded mileage for SY08 NVN was 156,899 miles, recorded on 11 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY08 NVN passed its MOT?

SY08 NVN has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 11 Sep 2025.

Is SY08 NVN ULEZ compliant?

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

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