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LM08 YFY

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 189,543 miles on the clock, averaging 11,408 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LM08 YFY

MOT Status
Due date passed
189,543
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2011
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
11,408

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading189,543 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year11,408
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LM08 YFY 58k91k124k157k190k '11'22'18

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage189,543 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage189,542 miles
Since last MOT+4,474 miles
PASS
Mileage185,068 miles
Since last MOT+8,981 miles
PASS
Mileage176,087 miles
Since last MOT+14,203 miles
PASS
Mileage161,884 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,884 miles
Since last MOT+18,986 miles
PASS
Mileage142,898 miles
Since last MOT+12,668 miles
PASS
Mileage130,230 miles
Since last MOT+3,855 miles
PASS
Mileage126,375 miles
Since last MOT+16,252 miles
PASS
Mileage110,123 miles
Since last MOT+10,162 miles
PASS
Mileage99,961 miles
Since last MOT+9,502 miles
PASS
Mileage90,459 miles
Since last MOT+6,927 miles
PASS
Mileage83,532 miles
Since last MOT+5,209 miles
PASS
Mileage78,323 miles
Since last MOT+20,145 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,178 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 YFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeLM — Stanmore, London
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About LM08 YFY

What car is LM08 YFY?

LM08 YFY is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2008.

What is the mileage of LM08 YFY?

The last recorded mileage for LM08 YFY was 189,543 miles, recorded on 15 Dec 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LM08 YFY passed its MOT?

LM08 YFY has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 15 Dec 2022.

Is LM08 YFY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LM08 YFY 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 LM08 YFY?

LM08 YFY is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.