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YE08 KAU

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 150,224 miles on the clock, averaging 8,516 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YE08 KAU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
150,224
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,516

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading150,224 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,516
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YE08 KAU 26k57k88k119k150k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage150,224 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,224 miles
Since last MOT+5,204 miles
PASS
Mileage145,020 miles
Since last MOT+3,109 miles
PASS
Mileage141,911 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,910 miles
Since last MOT+4,415 miles
PASS
Mileage137,495 miles
Since last MOT+185 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,310 miles
Since last MOT+4,092 miles
PASS
Mileage133,218 miles
Since last MOT+4,153 miles
PASS
Mileage129,065 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,025 miles
Since last MOT+8,276 miles
PASS
Mileage120,749 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,748 miles
Since last MOT+10,363 miles
PASS
Mileage110,385 miles
Since last MOT+9,272 miles
PASS
Mileage101,113 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,111 miles
Since last MOT+10,357 miles
PASS
Mileage90,754 miles
Since last MOT+13,418 miles
PASS
Mileage77,336 miles
Since last MOT+16,830 miles
PASS
Mileage60,506 miles
Since last MOT+11,471 miles
PASS
Mileage49,035 miles
Since last MOT+9,454 miles
PASS
Mileage39,581 miles
Since last MOT+13,485 miles
PASS
Mileage26,096 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 KAU
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 KAU

What car is YE08 KAU?

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

What is the mileage of YE08 KAU?

The last recorded mileage for YE08 KAU was 150,224 miles, recorded on 11 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YE08 KAU passed its MOT?

YE08 KAU has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 11 Nov 2025.

Is YE08 KAU ULEZ compliant?

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

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