Vehicle summary
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 108,165 miles on the clock, averaging 7,864 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for DE08 YTU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 108,165 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 60 |
| Average per year | 7,864 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | DE08 YTU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | DE — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury |
| Age identifier | 08 — March 2008 to August 2008 |
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About DE08 YTU
What car is DE08 YTU?
DE08 YTU is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Chester in 2008.
What is the mileage of DE08 YTU?
The last recorded mileage for DE08 YTU was 108,165 miles, recorded on 13 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has DE08 YTU passed its MOT?
DE08 YTU has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 13 Nov 2023.
Is DE08 YTU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, DE08 YTU 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 DE08 YTU?
DE08 YTU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.