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GF08 YJX

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 159,687 miles on the clock, averaging 8,809 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GF08 YJX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
159,687
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,809

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading159,687 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,285
Average per year8,809
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GF08 YJX 29k62k95k127k160k '11'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage159,687 miles
Since last MOT+6,285 miles
PASS
Mileage153,402 miles
Since last MOT+1,679 miles
PASS
Mileage151,723 miles
Since last MOT+7,631 miles
PASS
Mileage144,092 miles
Since last MOT+6,992 miles
PASS
Mileage137,100 miles
Since last MOT+4,083 miles
PASS
Mileage133,017 miles
Since last MOT+10,227 miles
PASS
Mileage122,790 miles
Since last MOT+8,065 miles
PASS
Mileage114,725 miles
Since last MOT+16,437 miles
PASS
Mileage98,288 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,288 miles
Since last MOT+25,027 miles
PASS
Mileage73,261 miles
Since last MOT+12,382 miles
PASS
Mileage60,879 miles
Since last MOT+8,199 miles
PASS
Mileage52,680 miles
Since last MOT+7,100 miles
PASS
Mileage45,580 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,570 miles
Since last MOT+8,460 miles
PASS
Mileage37,110 miles
Since last MOT+159 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,951 miles
Since last MOT+7,624 miles
PASS
Mileage29,327 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 YJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeGF — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About GF08 YJX

What car is GF08 YJX?

GF08 YJX is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2008.

What is the mileage of GF08 YJX?

The last recorded mileage for GF08 YJX was 159,687 miles, recorded on 20 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GF08 YJX passed its MOT?

GF08 YJX has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 20 Jan 2026.

Is GF08 YJX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GF08 YJX 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 GF08 YJX?

GF08 YJX is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.