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YD08 YZG

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
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 1896cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 140,198 miles on the clock, averaging 7,729 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.

MOT & Mileage History for YD08 YZG

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,198
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,729

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 reading140,198 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,458
Average per year7,729
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YD08 YZG 27k56k84k112k140k '11'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,198 miles
Since last MOT+2,458 miles
PASS
Mileage137,740 miles
Since last MOT+3,891 miles
PASS
Mileage133,849 miles
Since last MOT+4,067 miles
PASS
Mileage129,782 miles
Since last MOT+3,435 miles
PASS
Mileage126,347 miles
Since last MOT+4,787 miles
PASS
Mileage121,560 miles
Since last MOT+5,515 miles
PASS
Mileage116,045 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,045 miles
Since last MOT+4,639 miles
PASS
Mileage111,406 miles
Since last MOT+7,770 miles
PASS
Mileage103,636 miles
Since last MOT+4,930 miles
PASS
Mileage98,706 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,706 miles
Since last MOT+16,429 miles
PASS
Mileage82,277 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,277 miles
Since last MOT+22,854 miles
PASS
Mileage59,423 miles
Since last MOT+12,766 miles
PASS
Mileage46,657 miles
Since last MOT+8,705 miles
PASS
Mileage37,952 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,952 miles
Since last MOT+10,475 miles
PASS
Mileage27,477 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil

The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 YZG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeYD — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About YD08 YZG

What car is YD08 YZG?

YD08 YZG is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Leeds in 2008.

What is the mileage of YD08 YZG?

The last recorded mileage for YD08 YZG was 140,198 miles, recorded on 2 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YD08 YZG passed its MOT?

YD08 YZG has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 2 Oct 2025.

Is YD08 YZG ULEZ compliant?

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

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