Vehicle summary
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 Petrol 1390cc has had 7 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 2 (71% pass rate). It has 156,025 miles on the clock, averaging 20,169 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for SY08 TGJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 156,025 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 17,564 |
| Average per year | 20,169 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SY08 TGJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SY — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 08 — March 2008 to August 2008 |
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About SY08 TGJ
What car is SY08 TGJ?
SY08 TGJ is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Inverness in 2008.
What is the mileage of SY08 TGJ?
The last recorded mileage for SY08 TGJ was 156,025 miles, recorded on 24 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY08 TGJ passed its MOT?
SY08 TGJ has had 7 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (5 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 24 Mar 2016.
Is SY08 TGJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY08 TGJ is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is SY08 TGJ?
SY08 TGJ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.