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GP08 YDL

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 8 (56% pass rate). It has 164,745 miles on the clock, averaging 10,821 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GP08 YDL

MOT Status
Due date passed
164,745
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
56%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
10,821

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 reading164,745 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,567
Average per year10,821
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GP08 YDL 27k62k96k130k165k '11'24'18

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage164,745 miles
Since last MOT+10,567 miles
PASS
Mileage154,178 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage154,178 miles
Since last MOT+13,723 miles
PASS
Mileage140,455 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,455 miles
Since last MOT+10,149 miles
PASS
Mileage130,306 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,306 miles
Since last MOT+11,904 miles
PASS
Mileage118,402 miles
Since last MOT+105 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,297 miles
Since last MOT+8,699 miles
PASS
Mileage109,598 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,596 miles
Since last MOT+13,213 miles
PASS
Mileage96,383 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,383 miles
Since last MOT+16,653 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,730 miles
Since last MOT+16,606 miles
PASS
Mileage63,124 miles
Since last MOT+11,732 miles
PASS
Mileage51,392 miles
Since last MOT+11,926 miles
PASS
Mileage39,466 miles
Since last MOT+12,045 miles
PASS
Mileage27,421 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 YDL
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 YDL

What car is GP08 YDL?

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

What is the mileage of GP08 YDL?

The last recorded mileage for GP08 YDL was 164,745 miles, recorded on 13 Mar 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GP08 YDL passed its MOT?

GP08 YDL has had 18 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (10 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 13 Mar 2024.

Is GP08 YDL ULEZ compliant?

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

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