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KO08 YBS

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Blue Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 Petrol 1984cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 115,021 miles on the clock, averaging 6,381 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.

MOT & Mileage History for KO08 YBS

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,021
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,381

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading115,021 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,381
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KO08 YBS 25k47k70k92k115k '11'25'19

Check KO08 YBS

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,021 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,021 miles
Since last MOT+1,664 miles
PASS
Mileage113,357 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,357 miles
Since last MOT+2,037 miles
PASS
Mileage111,320 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,320 miles
Since last MOT+3,297 miles
PASS
Mileage108,023 miles
Since last MOT+1,237 miles
PASS
Mileage106,786 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,786 miles
Since last MOT+2,557 miles
PASS
Mileage104,229 miles
Since last MOT+2,879 miles
PASS
Mileage101,350 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,350 miles
Since last MOT+6,890 miles
PASS
Mileage94,460 miles
Since last MOT+6,998 miles
PASS
Mileage87,462 miles
Since last MOT+8,444 miles
PASS
Mileage79,018 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,018 miles
Since last MOT+8,095 miles
PASS
Mileage70,923 miles
Since last MOT+8,853 miles
PASS
Mileage62,070 miles
Since last MOT+9,632 miles
PASS
Mileage52,438 miles
Since last MOT+12,234 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,204 miles
Since last MOT+15,666 miles
PASS
Mileage24,538 miles

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High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 YBS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeKO — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About KO08 YBS

What car is KO08 YBS?

KO08 YBS is a blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Luton in 2008.

What is the mileage of KO08 YBS?

The last recorded mileage for KO08 YBS was 115,021 miles, recorded on 22 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KO08 YBS passed its MOT?

KO08 YBS has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 22 Sep 2025.

Is KO08 YBS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KO08 YBS is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is KO08 YBS?

KO08 YBS is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.