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YD08 MDE

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 140,042 miles on the clock, averaging 7,107 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YD08 MDE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
140,042
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2010
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,107

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading140,042 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,107
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YD08 MDE 31k58k86k113k140k '10'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,042 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,042 miles
Since last MOT+2,505 miles
PASS
Mileage137,537 miles
Since last MOT+5,025 miles
PASS
Mileage132,512 miles
Since last MOT+5,031 miles
PASS
Mileage127,481 miles
Since last MOT+6,012 miles
PASS
Mileage121,469 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,469 miles
Since last MOT+6,786 miles
PASS
Mileage114,683 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,680 miles
Since last MOT+5,949 miles
PASS
Mileage108,731 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,731 miles
Since last MOT+7,275 miles
PASS
Mileage101,456 miles
Since last MOT+11,956 miles
PASS
Mileage89,500 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,504 miles
Since last MOT+9,130 miles
PASS
Mileage80,374 miles
Since last MOT+16,443 miles
PASS
Mileage63,931 miles
Since last MOT+7,379 miles
PASS
Mileage56,552 miles
Since last MOT+15,660 miles
PASS
Mileage40,892 miles
Since last MOT+9,703 miles
PASS
Mileage31,189 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 MDE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeYD — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About YD08 MDE

What car is YD08 MDE?

YD08 MDE is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Leeds in 2008.

What is the mileage of YD08 MDE?

The last recorded mileage for YD08 MDE was 140,042 miles, recorded on 20 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YD08 MDE passed its MOT?

YD08 MDE has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 20 Nov 2025.

Is YD08 MDE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YD08 MDE 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 YD08 MDE?

YD08 MDE is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.