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YD08 UMY

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 148,290 miles on the clock, averaging 8,263 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YD08 UMY

MOT Status
Due date passed
148,290
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,263

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading148,290 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year8,263
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YD08 UMY 36k64k92k120k148k '11'24'19

Check YD08 UMY

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage148,290 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,287 miles
Since last MOT+7,985 miles
PASS
Mileage140,302 miles
Since last MOT+10,832 miles
PASS
Mileage129,470 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,470 miles
Since last MOT+4,923 miles
PASS
Mileage124,547 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,547 miles
Since last MOT+6,889 miles
PASS
Mileage117,658 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,657 miles
Since last MOT+7,935 miles
PASS
Mileage109,722 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,722 miles
Since last MOT+9,267 miles
PASS
Mileage100,455 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,455 miles
Since last MOT+9,996 miles
PASS
Mileage90,459 miles
Since last MOT+8,662 miles
PASS
Mileage81,797 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,797 miles
Since last MOT+9,351 miles
PASS
Mileage72,446 miles
Since last MOT+8,171 miles
PASS
Mileage64,275 miles
Since last MOT+6,086 miles
PASS
Mileage58,189 miles
Since last MOT+10,154 miles
PASS
Mileage48,035 miles
Since last MOT+11,612 miles
PASS
Mileage36,423 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 UMY
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 UMY

What car is YD08 UMY?

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

What is the mileage of YD08 UMY?

The last recorded mileage for YD08 UMY was 148,290 miles, recorded on 12 Sep 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YD08 UMY passed its MOT?

YD08 UMY has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 12 Sep 2024.

Is YD08 UMY ULEZ compliant?

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

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