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YE08 GVN

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
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 1896cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 117,505 miles on the clock, averaging 6,003 miles per year, below 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 YE08 GVN

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
117,505
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,003

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading117,505 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,139
Average per year6,003
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YE08 GVN 25k48k71k94k118k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,505 miles
Since last MOT+4,139 miles
PASS
Mileage113,366 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,361 miles
Since last MOT+2,140 miles
PASS
Mileage111,221 miles
Since last MOT+7,151 miles
PASS
Mileage104,070 miles
Since last MOT+6,577 miles
PASS
Mileage97,493 miles
Since last MOT+5,759 miles
PASS
Mileage91,734 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,718 miles
Since last MOT+15,663 miles
PASS
Mileage76,055 miles
Since last MOT+9,645 miles
PASS
Mileage66,410 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,410 miles
Since last MOT+5,635 miles
PASS
Mileage60,775 miles
Since last MOT+4,379 miles
PASS
Mileage56,396 miles
Since last MOT+5,106 miles
PASS
Mileage51,290 miles
Since last MOT+6,790 miles
PASS
Mileage44,500 miles
Since last MOT+6,173 miles
PASS
Mileage38,327 miles
Since last MOT+6,928 miles
PASS
Mileage31,399 miles
Since last MOT+6,225 miles
PASS
Mileage25,174 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

RegistrationYE08 GVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeYE — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About YE08 GVN

What car is YE08 GVN?

YE08 GVN is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Leeds in 2008.

What is the mileage of YE08 GVN?

The last recorded mileage for YE08 GVN was 117,505 miles, recorded on 1 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YE08 GVN passed its MOT?

YE08 GVN has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 1 Aug 2026.

Is YE08 GVN ULEZ compliant?

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

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