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 1390cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 125,055 miles on the clock, averaging 7,149 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for YR08 SVJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 125,055 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 8,526 |
| Average per year | 7,149 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | YR08 SVJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YR — Sheffield, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 08 — March 2008 to August 2008 |
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About YR08 SVJ
What car is YR08 SVJ?
YR08 SVJ is a grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2008.
What is the mileage of YR08 SVJ?
The last recorded mileage for YR08 SVJ was 125,055 miles, recorded on 5 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YR08 SVJ passed its MOT?
YR08 SVJ has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 5 Feb 2026.
Is YR08 SVJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YR08 SVJ 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 YR08 SVJ?
YR08 SVJ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.