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YE08 GLF

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 175,139 miles on the clock, averaging 10,733 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YE08 GLF

MOT Status
Due date passed
175,139
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2011
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
10,733

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading175,139 miles
Reading date
Miles last year253
Average per year10,733
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YE08 GLF 49k80k112k144k175k '11'23'18

Check YE08 GLF

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage175,139 miles
Since last MOT+253 miles
FAIL
Mileage174,886 miles
Since last MOT+10,065 miles
PASS
Mileage164,821 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage164,821 miles
Since last MOT+13,838 miles
PASS
Mileage150,983 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,983 miles
Since last MOT+15,868 miles
PASS
Mileage135,115 miles
Since last MOT+13,408 miles
PASS
Mileage121,707 miles
Since last MOT+7,144 miles
PASS
Mileage114,563 miles
Since last MOT+9,451 miles
PASS
Mileage105,112 miles
Since last MOT+11,910 miles
PASS
Mileage93,202 miles
Since last MOT+11,379 miles
PASS
Mileage81,823 miles
Since last MOT+10,117 miles
PASS
Mileage71,706 miles
Since last MOT+13,573 miles
PASS
Mileage58,133 miles
Since last MOT+9,291 miles
PASS
Mileage48,842 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 GLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeYE — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About YE08 GLF

What car is YE08 GLF?

YE08 GLF is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Leeds in 2008.

What is the mileage of YE08 GLF?

The last recorded mileage for YE08 GLF was 175,139 miles, recorded on 10 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YE08 GLF passed its MOT?

YE08 GLF has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 10 Jan 2023.

Is YE08 GLF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YE08 GLF 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 YE08 GLF?

YE08 GLF is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.