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YR08 SVN

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 136,336 miles on the clock, averaging 8,356 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YR08 SVN

MOT Status
Due date passed
136,336
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,356

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading136,336 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,122
Average per year8,356
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR08 SVN 32k58k84k110k136k '11'23'18

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage136,336 miles
Since last MOT+9,122 miles
PASS
Mileage127,214 miles
Since last MOT+6,169 miles
PASS
Mileage121,045 miles
Since last MOT+1,011 miles
PASS
Mileage120,034 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,034 miles
Since last MOT+3,771 miles
PASS
Mileage116,263 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,263 miles
Since last MOT+5,555 miles
PASS
Mileage110,708 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,708 miles
Since last MOT+9,607 miles
PASS
Mileage101,101 miles
Since last MOT+15,237 miles
PASS
Mileage85,864 miles
Since last MOT+15,173 miles
PASS
Mileage70,691 miles
Since last MOT+13,344 miles
PASS
Mileage57,347 miles
Since last MOT+11,732 miles
PASS
Mileage45,615 miles
Since last MOT+5,048 miles
PASS
Mileage40,567 miles
Since last MOT+8,137 miles
PASS
Mileage32,430 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 SVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeYR — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About YR08 SVN

What car is YR08 SVN?

YR08 SVN is a grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2008.

What is the mileage of YR08 SVN?

The last recorded mileage for YR08 SVN was 136,336 miles, recorded on 31 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR08 SVN passed its MOT?

YR08 SVN has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 31 Aug 2023.

Is YR08 SVN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YR08 SVN 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 SVN?

YR08 SVN is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.