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YC08 JYG

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 150,327 miles on the clock, averaging 8,936 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YC08 JYG

MOT Status
Due date passed
150,327
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,936

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading150,327 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,022
Average per year8,936
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YC08 JYG 26k57k88k119k150k '11'25'18

Check YC08 JYG

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage150,327 miles
Since last MOT+7,022 miles
PASS
Mileage143,305 miles
Since last MOT+27,530 miles
PASS
Mileage115,775 miles
Since last MOT+969 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,806 miles
Since last MOT+18,119 miles
PASS
Mileage96,687 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,663 miles
Since last MOT+21,400 miles
PASS
Mileage75,263 miles
Since last MOT+870 miles
PASS
Mileage74,393 miles
Since last MOT+1,047 miles
PASS
Mileage73,346 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,346 miles
Since last MOT+2,418 miles
PASS
Mileage70,928 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,928 miles
Since last MOT+13,956 miles
PASS
Mileage56,972 miles
Since last MOT+1,869 miles
PASS
Mileage55,103 miles
Since last MOT+5,406 miles
PASS
Mileage49,697 miles
Since last MOT+4,541 miles
PASS
Mileage45,156 miles
Since last MOT+3,662 miles
PASS
Mileage41,494 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,494 miles
Since last MOT+4,789 miles
PASS
Mileage36,705 miles
Since last MOT+4,774 miles
PASS
Mileage31,931 miles
Since last MOT+5,747 miles
PASS
Mileage26,184 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 JYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeYC — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About YC08 JYG

What car is YC08 JYG?

YC08 JYG is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Leeds in 2008.

What is the mileage of YC08 JYG?

The last recorded mileage for YC08 JYG was 150,327 miles, recorded on 14 Feb 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YC08 JYG passed its MOT?

YC08 JYG has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 14 Feb 2025.

Is YC08 JYG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YC08 JYG 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 YC08 JYG?

YC08 JYG is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.