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SY08 TFU

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 187,998 miles on the clock, averaging 9,373 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SY08 TFU

MOT Status
Due date passed
187,998
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
88%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
9,373

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 reading187,998 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,044
Average per year9,373
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY08 TFU 61k92k124k156k188k '11'24'19

Check SY08 TFU

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage187,998 miles
Since last MOT+8,044 miles
PASS
Mileage179,954 miles
Since last MOT+4,954 miles
PASS
Mileage175,000 miles
Since last MOT+6,718 miles
PASS
Mileage168,282 miles
Since last MOT+13,336 miles
PASS
Mileage154,946 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,946 miles
Since last MOT+9,449 miles
PASS
Mileage145,497 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,496 miles
Since last MOT+8,559 miles
PASS
Mileage136,937 miles
Since last MOT+12,635 miles
PASS
Mileage124,302 miles
Since last MOT+8,362 miles
PASS
Mileage115,940 miles
Since last MOT+8,107 miles
PASS
Mileage107,833 miles
Since last MOT+9,402 miles
PASS
Mileage98,431 miles
Since last MOT+8,401 miles
PASS
Mileage90,030 miles
Since last MOT+7,001 miles
PASS
Mileage83,029 miles
Since last MOT+22,390 miles
PASS
Mileage60,639 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SY08 TFU

What car is SY08 TFU?

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

What is the mileage of SY08 TFU?

The last recorded mileage for SY08 TFU was 187,998 miles, recorded on 11 Dec 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY08 TFU passed its MOT?

SY08 TFU has had 16 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (14 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 11 Dec 2024.

Is SY08 TFU ULEZ compliant?

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

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