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WD08 FYV

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Exeter, West of England · 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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 197,801 miles on the clock, averaging 11,866 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for WD08 FYV

MOT Status
Due date passed
197,801
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
11,866

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 reading197,801 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,142
Average per year11,866
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WD08 FYV 25k68k112k155k198k '11'26'18

Check WD08 FYV

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage197,801 miles
Since last MOT+8,142 miles
PASS
Mileage189,659 miles
Since last MOT+18,461 miles
PASS
Mileage171,198 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage171,198 miles
Since last MOT+21,086 miles
PASS
Mileage150,112 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,098 miles
Since last MOT+29,787 miles
PASS
Mileage120,311 miles
Since last MOT+30,311 miles
PASS
Mileage90,000 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,000 miles
Since last MOT+9,096 miles
PASS
Mileage80,904 miles
Since last MOT+11,477 miles
PASS
Mileage69,427 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,427 miles
Since last MOT+7,206 miles
PASS
Mileage62,221 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,221 miles
Since last MOT+5,877 miles
PASS
Mileage56,344 miles
Since last MOT+5,759 miles
PASS
Mileage50,585 miles
Since last MOT+7,424 miles
PASS
Mileage43,161 miles
Since last MOT+4,798 miles
PASS
Mileage38,363 miles
Since last MOT+6,451 miles
PASS
Mileage31,912 miles
Since last MOT+6,583 miles
PASS
Mileage25,329 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,329 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD08 FYV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeWD — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About WD08 FYV

What car is WD08 FYV?

WD08 FYV is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Exeter in 2008.

What is the mileage of WD08 FYV?

The last recorded mileage for WD08 FYV was 197,801 miles, recorded on 2 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WD08 FYV passed its MOT?

WD08 FYV has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 2 Jan 2026.

Is WD08 FYV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WD08 FYV 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 WD08 FYV?

WD08 FYV is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.