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YY08 FGN

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Beverley, Yorkshire · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 133,063 miles on the clock, averaging 12,323 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YY08 FGN

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,063
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2011
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
12,323

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 reading133,063 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,617
Average per year12,323
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YY08 FGN 23k50k78k106k133k '11'20'17

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,063 miles
Since last MOT+10,617 miles
PASS
Mileage122,446 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,446 miles
Since last MOT+9,753 miles
PASS
Mileage112,693 miles
Since last MOT+9,663 miles
PASS
Mileage103,030 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,030 miles
Since last MOT+9,780 miles
PASS
Mileage93,250 miles
Since last MOT+12,623 miles
PASS
Mileage80,627 miles
Since last MOT+14,066 miles
PASS
Mileage66,561 miles
Since last MOT+17,807 miles
PASS
Mileage48,754 miles
Since last MOT+17,250 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,504 miles
Since last MOT+8,600 miles
PASS
Mileage22,904 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 FGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeYY — Beverley, Yorkshire
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About YY08 FGN

What car is YY08 FGN?

YY08 FGN is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Beverley in 2008.

What is the mileage of YY08 FGN?

The last recorded mileage for YY08 FGN was 133,063 miles, recorded on 24 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YY08 FGN passed its MOT?

YY08 FGN has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 24 Feb 2020.

Is YY08 FGN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YY08 FGN 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 YY08 FGN?

YY08 FGN is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.