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GP08 YBA

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 193,190 miles on the clock, averaging 12,998 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GP08 YBA

MOT Status
Due date passed
193,190
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
12,998

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading193,190 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,599
Average per year12,998
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GP08 YBA 30k71k112k152k193k '11'24'18

Check GP08 YBA

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage193,190 miles
Since last MOT+8,599 miles
PASS
Mileage184,591 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage184,590 miles
Since last MOT+10,523 miles
PASS
Mileage174,067 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage174,067 miles
Since last MOT+11,293 miles
PASS
Mileage162,774 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,774 miles
Since last MOT+13,437 miles
PASS
Mileage149,337 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage149,337 miles
Since last MOT+10,019 miles
PASS
Mileage139,318 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,318 miles
Since last MOT+11,268 miles
PASS
Mileage128,050 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,050 miles
Since last MOT+19,480 miles
PASS
Mileage108,570 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,570 miles
Since last MOT+21,727 miles
PASS
Mileage86,843 miles
Since last MOT+170 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,673 miles
Since last MOT+22,537 miles
PASS
Mileage64,136 miles
Since last MOT+12,995 miles
PASS
Mileage51,141 miles
Since last MOT+10,182 miles
PASS
Mileage40,959 miles
Since last MOT+11,018 miles
PASS
Mileage29,941 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 YBA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeGP — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About GP08 YBA

What car is GP08 YBA?

GP08 YBA is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Brighton in 2008.

What is the mileage of GP08 YBA?

The last recorded mileage for GP08 YBA was 193,190 miles, recorded on 18 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP08 YBA passed its MOT?

GP08 YBA has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 18 Jan 2024.

Is GP08 YBA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GP08 YBA 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 GP08 YBA?

GP08 YBA is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.