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SY08 THG

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 175,497 miles on the clock, averaging 10,848 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SY08 THG

MOT Status
Due date passed
175,497
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2011
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
10,848

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading175,497 miles
Reading date
Miles last year18,276
Average per year10,848
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY08 THG 30k67k103k139k175k '11'24'18

Check SY08 THG

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage175,497 miles
Since last MOT+18,276 miles
PASS
Mileage157,221 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,221 miles
Since last MOT+8,896 miles
PASS
Mileage148,325 miles
Since last MOT+17,023 miles
PASS
Mileage131,302 miles
Since last MOT+6,973 miles
PASS
Mileage124,329 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,328 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,292 miles
Since last MOT+13,029 miles
PASS
Mileage111,263 miles
Since last MOT+15,262 miles
PASS
Mileage96,001 miles
Since last MOT+7,492 miles
PASS
Mileage88,509 miles
Since last MOT+15,090 miles
PASS
Mileage73,419 miles
Since last MOT+13,180 miles
PASS
Mileage60,239 miles
Since last MOT+16,179 miles
PASS
Mileage44,060 miles
Since last MOT+13,709 miles
PASS
Mileage30,351 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 THG
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 THG

What car is SY08 THG?

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

What is the mileage of SY08 THG?

The last recorded mileage for SY08 THG was 175,497 miles, recorded on 10 Jul 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY08 THG passed its MOT?

SY08 THG has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 10 Jul 2024.

Is SY08 THG ULEZ compliant?

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

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