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SY08 URP

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 152,071 miles on the clock, averaging 11,275 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SY08 URP

MOT Status
Due date passed
152,071
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2011
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
11,275

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading152,071 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,546
Average per year11,275
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY08 URP 36k65k94k123k152k '11'21'16

Check SY08 URP

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage152,071 miles
Since last MOT+4,546 miles
PASS
Mileage147,525 miles
Since last MOT+7,779 miles
PASS
Mileage139,746 miles
Since last MOT+12,617 miles
PASS
Mileage127,129 miles
Since last MOT+62 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,067 miles
Since last MOT+11,431 miles
PASS
Mileage115,636 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,636 miles
Since last MOT+13,233 miles
PASS
Mileage102,403 miles
Since last MOT+13,874 miles
PASS
Mileage88,529 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,519 miles
Since last MOT+11,880 miles
PASS
Mileage76,639 miles
Since last MOT+12,551 miles
PASS
Mileage64,088 miles
Since last MOT+12,495 miles
PASS
Mileage51,593 miles
Since last MOT+15,741 miles
PASS
Mileage35,852 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,851 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 URP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SY08 URP

What car is SY08 URP?

SY08 URP is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Inverness in 2008.

What is the mileage of SY08 URP?

The last recorded mileage for SY08 URP was 152,071 miles, recorded on 9 Jul 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY08 URP passed its MOT?

SY08 URP has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 9 Jul 2021.

Is SY08 URP ULEZ compliant?

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

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