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When is the MOT due for AB08 SFY?

The MOT for AB08 SFY is valid and due for renewal on or before 5 May 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of AB08 SFY?

The recorded mileage for AB08 SFY is 144,546 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is AB08 SFY ULEZ compliant?

No, AB08 SFY does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

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2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · AB08 SFY

AB08 SFY

2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 06/06/2008. Recorded mileage 144,546 miles. MOT valid until 05/05/2027.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 2008 · Peterborough
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 05/05/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 144,546 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 144,546 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2008
Engine: 1896cc

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AB08 SFY Key Findings

18 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2026
144,546 miles recorded at latest MOT
4 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (18 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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AB08 SFY Mileage History

24/05/201146,455 mi
24/05/201146,455 mi
14/05/201252,226 mi+5,771 mi
29/07/201359,422 mi+7,196 mi
25/07/201466,590 mi+7,168 mi
27/04/201678,465 mi+11,875 mi
12/04/201787,358 mi+8,893 mi
09/04/201895,160 mi+7,802 mi
11/04/201895,169 mi+9 mi
17/04/2019103,251 mi+8,082 mi
12/01/2021111,892 mi+8,641 mi
04/01/2022115,604 mi+3,712 mi
06/04/2023124,086 mi+8,482 mi
04/04/2024131,706 mi+7,620 mi
08/04/2024131,709 mi+3 mi
02/04/2025138,163 mi+6,454 mi
07/05/2026144,546 mi+6,383 mi
07/05/2026144,546 mi

Average of roughly 6,560 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.

AB08 SFY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Oct 2026, 15:48

MOT Analysis

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18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (AB08 SFY) between May 2011 and May 2026.

The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 07 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (18 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 31 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.

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