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GF08 YSL

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 83,086 miles on the clock, averaging 4,885 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GF08 YSL

MOT Status
Due date passed
83,086
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2011
89%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
4,885

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 reading83,086 miles
Reading date
Miles last year58
Average per year4,885
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GF08 YSL 45k54k64k74k83k '11'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,086 miles
Since last MOT+58 miles
PASS
Mileage83,028 miles
Since last MOT+200 miles
PASS
Mileage82,828 miles
Since last MOT+5,421 miles
PASS
Mileage77,407 miles
Since last MOT+3,113 miles
PASS
Mileage74,294 miles
Since last MOT+4,408 miles
PASS
Mileage69,886 miles
Since last MOT+3,939 miles
PASS
Mileage65,947 miles
Since last MOT+21,018 miles
PASS
Mileage44,929 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,927 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 YSL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
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 YSL

What car is GF08 YSL?

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

What is the mileage of GF08 YSL?

The last recorded mileage for GF08 YSL was 83,086 miles, recorded on 2 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GF08 YSL passed its MOT?

GF08 YSL has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 2 Apr 2019.

Is GF08 YSL ULEZ compliant?

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

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