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MK08 JYT

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 168,625 miles on the clock, averaging 9,441 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MK08 JYT

MOT Status
Due date passed
168,625
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2011
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
9,441

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 reading168,625 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,663
Average per year9,441
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MK08 JYT 66k91k117k143k169k '11'22'17

Check MK08 JYT

Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage168,625 miles
Since last MOT+3,663 miles
PASS
Mileage164,962 miles
Since last MOT+20,100 miles
PASS
Mileage144,862 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,862 miles
Since last MOT+15,735 miles
PASS
Mileage129,127 miles
Since last MOT+1,739 miles
PASS
Mileage127,388 miles
Since last MOT+16,241 miles
PASS
Mileage111,147 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,147 miles
Since last MOT+5,950 miles
PASS
Mileage105,197 miles
Since last MOT+1,563 miles
PASS
Mileage103,634 miles
Since last MOT+7,613 miles
PASS
Mileage96,021 miles
Since last MOT+12,971 miles
PASS
Mileage83,050 miles
Since last MOT+17,270 miles
PASS
Mileage65,780 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 JYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeMK — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About MK08 JYT

What car is MK08 JYT?

MK08 JYT is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Manchester in 2008.

What is the mileage of MK08 JYT?

The last recorded mileage for MK08 JYT was 168,625 miles, recorded on 12 Feb 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MK08 JYT passed its MOT?

MK08 JYT has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 12 Feb 2022.

Is MK08 JYT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MK08 JYT 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 MK08 JYT?

MK08 JYT is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.