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AB08 YDR

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Grey Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 47,517 miles on the clock, averaging 1,989 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for AB08 YDR

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
47,517
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
1,989

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading47,517 miles
Reading date
Miles last year993
Average per year1,989
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AB08 YDR 18k25k33k40k48k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage47,517 miles
Since last MOT+993 miles
PASS
Mileage46,524 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,524 miles
Since last MOT+2,217 miles
PASS
Mileage44,307 miles
Since last MOT+2,356 miles
PASS
Mileage41,951 miles
Since last MOT+2,122 miles
PASS
Mileage39,829 miles
Since last MOT+1,642 miles
PASS
Mileage38,187 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,187 miles
Since last MOT+1,621 miles
PASS
Mileage36,566 miles
Since last MOT+2,584 miles
PASS
Mileage33,982 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,982 miles
Since last MOT+1,668 miles
PASS
Mileage32,314 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,314 miles
Since last MOT+1,532 miles
PASS
Mileage30,782 miles
Since last MOT+1,852 miles
PASS
Mileage28,930 miles
Since last MOT+4,567 miles
PASS
Mileage24,363 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,363 miles
Since last MOT+1,756 miles
PASS
Mileage22,607 miles
Since last MOT+1,555 miles
PASS
Mileage21,052 miles
Since last MOT+1,528 miles
FAIL
Mileage19,524 miles
Since last MOT+1,933 miles
PASS
Mileage17,591 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 YDR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeAB — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About AB08 YDR

What car is AB08 YDR?

AB08 YDR is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2008.

What is the mileage of AB08 YDR?

The last recorded mileage for AB08 YDR was 47,517 miles, recorded on 23 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AB08 YDR passed its MOT?

AB08 YDR has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 23 Jun 2026.

Is AB08 YDR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AB08 YDR 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 AB08 YDR?

AB08 YDR is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.