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CA08 YGZ

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Grey Registered in Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) · 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 55,643 miles on the clock, averaging 2,165 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for CA08 YGZ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
55,643
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
2,165

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading55,643 miles
Reading date
Miles last year706
Average per year2,165
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CA08 YGZ 24k32k40k48k56k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage55,643 miles
Since last MOT+706 miles
PASS
Mileage54,937 miles
Since last MOT+765 miles
PASS
Mileage54,172 miles
Since last MOT+677 miles
PASS
Mileage53,495 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,493 miles
Since last MOT+646 miles
PASS
Mileage52,847 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,846 miles
Since last MOT+402 miles
PASS
Mileage52,444 miles
Since last MOT+388 miles
PASS
Mileage52,056 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,056 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,050 miles
Since last MOT+346 miles
PASS
Mileage51,704 miles
Since last MOT+482 miles
PASS
Mileage51,222 miles
Since last MOT+4,398 miles
PASS
Mileage46,824 miles
Since last MOT+2,625 miles
PASS
Mileage44,199 miles
Since last MOT+5,215 miles
PASS
Mileage38,984 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,984 miles
Since last MOT+6,063 miles
PASS
Mileage32,921 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,303 miles
Since last MOT+6,988 miles
PASS
Mileage28,315 miles
Since last MOT+3,867 miles
PASS
Mileage24,448 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 YGZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeCA — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About CA08 YGZ

What car is CA08 YGZ?

CA08 YGZ is a grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2008.

What is the mileage of CA08 YGZ?

The last recorded mileage for CA08 YGZ was 55,643 miles, recorded on 11 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CA08 YGZ passed its MOT?

CA08 YGZ has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 11 Dec 2025.

Is CA08 YGZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CA08 YGZ 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 CA08 YGZ?

CA08 YGZ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.