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DX08 YAD

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 78,166 miles on the clock, averaging 4,843 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for DX08 YAD

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,166
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2011
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
4,843

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 reading78,166 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,843
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DX08 YAD 20k35k49k64k78k '11'23'19

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,166 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,166 miles
Since last MOT+7,683 miles
PASS
Mileage70,483 miles
Since last MOT+3,615 miles
PASS
Mileage66,868 miles
Since last MOT+2,503 miles
PASS
Mileage64,365 miles
Since last MOT+3,249 miles
PASS
Mileage61,116 miles
Since last MOT+4,722 miles
PASS
Mileage56,394 miles
Since last MOT+4,227 miles
PASS
Mileage52,167 miles
Since last MOT+4,524 miles
PASS
Mileage47,643 miles
Since last MOT+4,454 miles
PASS
Mileage43,189 miles
Since last MOT+9,754 miles
PASS
Mileage33,435 miles
Since last MOT+13,356 miles
FAIL
Mileage20,079 miles

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BUD/BCA

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 YAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeDX — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About DX08 YAD

What car is DX08 YAD?

DX08 YAD is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2008.

What is the mileage of DX08 YAD?

The last recorded mileage for DX08 YAD was 78,166 miles, recorded on 27 Feb 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DX08 YAD passed its MOT?

DX08 YAD has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 27 Feb 2023.

Is DX08 YAD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DX08 YAD 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 DX08 YAD?

DX08 YAD is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.