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 1598cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 149,408 miles on the clock, averaging 10,631 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SY08 XAL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 149,408 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 20,690 |
| Average per year | 10,631 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SY08 XAL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SY — Inverness, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 08 — March 2008 to August 2008 |
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About SY08 XAL
What car is SY08 XAL?
SY08 XAL is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Inverness in 2008.
What is the mileage of SY08 XAL?
The last recorded mileage for SY08 XAL was 149,408 miles, recorded on 13 Jan 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SY08 XAL passed its MOT?
SY08 XAL has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 13 Jan 2022.
Is SY08 XAL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY08 XAL 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 XAL?
SY08 XAL is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.