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YA08 VXJ

2008 Volkswagen Passat · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
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 Passat Diesel 1968cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 155,021 miles on the clock, averaging 9,641 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDI CR engine is known for oil pump drive (hexagonal driver/hex shaft).

MOT & Mileage History for YA08 VXJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
155,021
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2011
82%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
9,641

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading155,021 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,641
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YA08 VXJ 23k56k89k122k155k '11'25'17

Check YA08 VXJ

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage155,021 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,021 miles
Since last MOT+5,130 miles
PASS
Mileage149,891 miles
Since last MOT+6,838 miles
PASS
Mileage143,053 miles
Since last MOT+4,132 miles
PASS
Mileage138,921 miles
Since last MOT+5,407 miles
PASS
Mileage133,514 miles
Since last MOT+13,839 miles
PASS
Mileage119,675 miles
Since last MOT+8,892 miles
PASS
Mileage110,783 miles
Since last MOT+12,475 miles
PASS
Mileage98,308 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,308 miles
Since last MOT+8,333 miles
PASS
Mileage89,975 miles
Since last MOT+9,873 miles
PASS
Mileage80,102 miles
Since last MOT+15,618 miles
PASS
Mileage64,484 miles
Since last MOT+16,658 miles
PASS
Mileage47,826 miles
Since last MOT+15,221 miles
PASS
Mileage32,605 miles
Since last MOT+9,618 miles
PASS
Mileage22,987 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,987 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Passat

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Oil pump drive (hexagonal driver/hex shaft)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 VXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeYA — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About YA08 VXJ

What car is YA08 VXJ?

YA08 VXJ is a red Volkswagen Passat, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Leeds in 2008.

What is the mileage of YA08 VXJ?

The last recorded mileage for YA08 VXJ was 155,021 miles, recorded on 29 Mar 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YA08 VXJ passed its MOT?

YA08 VXJ has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 29 Mar 2025.

Is YA08 VXJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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