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YA08 EGU

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 1598cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 122,492 miles on the clock, averaging 5,983 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YA08 EGU

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,492
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2011
59%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,983

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading122,492 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,983
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YA08 EGU 43k63k83k103k122k '11'24'19

Check YA08 EGU

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,492 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,492 miles
Since last MOT+4,014 miles
PASS
Mileage118,478 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,442 miles
Since last MOT+2,860 miles
PASS
Mileage115,582 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,580 miles
Since last MOT+2,666 miles
PASS
Mileage112,914 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,906 miles
Since last MOT+2,517 miles
PASS
Mileage110,389 miles
Since last MOT+3,408 miles
PASS
Mileage106,981 miles
Since last MOT+116 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,865 miles
Since last MOT+5,450 miles
PASS
Mileage101,415 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,415 miles
Since last MOT+4,656 miles
PASS
Mileage96,759 miles
Since last MOT+4,843 miles
PASS
Mileage91,916 miles
Since last MOT+6,896 miles
PASS
Mileage85,020 miles
Since last MOT+4,865 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,155 miles
Since last MOT+3,272 miles
PASS
Mileage76,883 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,882 miles
Since last MOT+15,838 miles
PASS
Mileage61,044 miles
Since last MOT+16,998 miles
PASS
Mileage44,046 miles
Since last MOT+666 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,380 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 EGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeYA — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About YA08 EGU

What car is YA08 EGU?

YA08 EGU is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Leeds in 2008.

What is the mileage of YA08 EGU?

The last recorded mileage for YA08 EGU was 122,492 miles, recorded on 23 Aug 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YA08 EGU passed its MOT?

YA08 EGU has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 23 Aug 2024.

Is YA08 EGU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YA08 EGU 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 YA08 EGU?

YA08 EGU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.