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YC08 TWJ

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 204,161 miles on the clock, averaging 11,318 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YC08 TWJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
204,161
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2011
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
11,318

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 reading204,161 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,694
Average per year11,318
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YC08 TWJ 33k76k119k161k204k '11'26'20

Check YC08 TWJ

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage204,161 miles
Since last MOT+8,694 miles
PASS
Mileage195,467 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage195,467 miles
Since last MOT+9,663 miles
PASS
Mileage185,804 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage185,804 miles
Since last MOT+6,386 miles
PASS
Mileage179,418 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage179,418 miles
Since last MOT+8,221 miles
PASS
Mileage171,197 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage171,197 miles
Since last MOT+12,424 miles
PASS
Mileage158,773 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage158,773 miles
Since last MOT+24,659 miles
PASS
Mileage134,114 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,114 miles
Since last MOT+20,102 miles
PASS
Mileage114,012 miles
Since last MOT+10,202 miles
PASS
Mileage103,810 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,810 miles
Since last MOT+7,042 miles
PASS
Mileage96,768 miles
Since last MOT+10,538 miles
PASS
Mileage86,230 miles
Since last MOT+14,812 miles
PASS
Mileage71,418 miles
Since last MOT+18,182 miles
PASS
Mileage53,236 miles
Since last MOT+9,179 miles
PASS
Mileage44,057 miles
Since last MOT+10,727 miles
PASS
Mileage33,330 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About YC08 TWJ

What car is YC08 TWJ?

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

What is the mileage of YC08 TWJ?

The last recorded mileage for YC08 TWJ was 204,161 miles, recorded on 22 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YC08 TWJ passed its MOT?

YC08 TWJ has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 22 Apr 2026.

Is YC08 TWJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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