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YE08 VJN

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 138,942 miles on the clock, averaging 6,797 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 VJN

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,942
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
6,797

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading138,942 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,845
Average per year6,797
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YE08 VJN 38k63k89k114k139k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage138,942 miles
Since last MOT+4,845 miles
PASS
Mileage134,097 miles
Since last MOT+76 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,021 miles
Since last MOT+5,061 miles
PASS
Mileage128,960 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,960 miles
Since last MOT+4,635 miles
PASS
Mileage124,325 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage124,311 miles
Since last MOT+6,093 miles
PASS
Mileage118,218 miles
Since last MOT+25 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,193 miles
Since last MOT+6,067 miles
PASS
Mileage112,126 miles
Since last MOT+6,504 miles
PASS
Mileage105,622 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,622 miles
Since last MOT+4,637 miles
PASS
Mileage100,985 miles
Since last MOT+5,407 miles
PASS
Mileage95,578 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,578 miles
Since last MOT+10,410 miles
PASS
Mileage85,168 miles
Since last MOT+11,675 miles
PASS
Mileage73,493 miles
Since last MOT+8,222 miles
PASS
Mileage65,271 miles
Since last MOT+10,817 miles
PASS
Mileage54,454 miles
Since last MOT+9,849 miles
PASS
Mileage44,605 miles
Since last MOT+6,269 miles
PASS
Mileage38,336 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 VJN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeYE — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About YE08 VJN

What car is YE08 VJN?

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

What is the mileage of YE08 VJN?

The last recorded mileage for YE08 VJN was 138,942 miles, recorded on 29 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YE08 VJN passed its MOT?

YE08 VJN has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 29 Jan 2026.

Is YE08 VJN ULEZ compliant?

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

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