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FX08 YYW

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 Diesel 1968cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 175,307 miles on the clock, averaging 10,094 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FX08 YYW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
175,307
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2011
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
10,094

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading175,307 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7
Average per year10,094
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FX08 YYW 21k60k98k137k175k '11'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage175,307 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage175,300 miles
Since last MOT+29,209 miles
PASS
Mileage146,091 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,083 miles
Since last MOT+26,250 miles
PASS
Mileage119,833 miles
Since last MOT+7,326 miles
PASS
Mileage112,507 miles
Since last MOT+8,002 miles
PASS
Mileage104,505 miles
Since last MOT+9,048 miles
PASS
Mileage95,457 miles
Since last MOT+9,242 miles
PASS
Mileage86,215 miles
Since last MOT+11,156 miles
PASS
Mileage75,059 miles
Since last MOT+4,070 miles
PASS
Mileage70,989 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,987 miles
Since last MOT+4,554 miles
PASS
Mileage66,433 miles
Since last MOT+529 miles
PASS
Mileage65,904 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,904 miles
Since last MOT+7,327 miles
PASS
Mileage58,577 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,577 miles
Since last MOT+9,495 miles
PASS
Mileage49,082 miles
Since last MOT+10,938 miles
PASS
Mileage38,144 miles
Since last MOT+8,030 miles
PASS
Mileage30,114 miles
Since last MOT+8,852 miles
PASS
Mileage21,262 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,262 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 YYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeFX — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About FX08 YYW

What car is FX08 YYW?

FX08 YYW is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2008.

What is the mileage of FX08 YYW?

The last recorded mileage for FX08 YYW was 175,307 miles, recorded on 3 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FX08 YYW passed its MOT?

FX08 YYW has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 3 Jun 2026.

Is FX08 YYW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FX08 YYW is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2008, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is FX08 YYW?

FX08 YYW is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.