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SY08 TGU

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 141,994 miles on the clock, averaging 9,911 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SY08 TGU

MOT Status
Due date passed
141,994
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
9,911

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading141,994 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13
Average per year9,911
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY08 TGU 27k56k85k113k142k '11'22'18

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage141,994 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,981 miles
Since last MOT+4,343 miles
PASS
Mileage137,638 miles
Since last MOT+8,052 miles
PASS
Mileage129,586 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,581 miles
Since last MOT+6,773 miles
PASS
Mileage122,808 miles
Since last MOT+20,131 miles
PASS
Mileage102,677 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,677 miles
Since last MOT+15,830 miles
PASS
Mileage86,847 miles
Since last MOT+15,394 miles
PASS
Mileage71,453 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,448 miles
Since last MOT+4,563 miles
PASS
Mileage66,885 miles
Since last MOT+9,013 miles
PASS
Mileage57,872 miles
Since last MOT+15,355 miles
PASS
Mileage42,517 miles
Since last MOT+7,862 miles
PASS
Mileage34,655 miles
Since last MOT+7,473 miles
PASS
Mileage27,182 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SY08 TGU

What car is SY08 TGU?

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

What is the mileage of SY08 TGU?

The last recorded mileage for SY08 TGU was 141,994 miles, recorded on 1 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY08 TGU passed its MOT?

SY08 TGU has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 1 Nov 2022.

Is SY08 TGU ULEZ compliant?

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

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