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YE08 XTW

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 176,294 miles on the clock, averaging 11,871 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YE08 XTW

MOT Status
Due date passed
176,294
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
11,871

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading176,294 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,871
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YE08 XTW 33k69k104k140k176k '11'23'19

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage176,294 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage176,294 miles
Since last MOT+10,651 miles
PASS
Mileage165,643 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage165,643 miles
Since last MOT+11,071 miles
PASS
Mileage154,572 miles
Since last MOT+11,379 miles
PASS
Mileage143,193 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,193 miles
Since last MOT+14,036 miles
PASS
Mileage129,157 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,149 miles
Since last MOT+12,356 miles
PASS
Mileage116,793 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,781 miles
Since last MOT+10,221 miles
PASS
Mileage106,560 miles
Since last MOT+4,236 miles
PASS
Mileage102,324 miles
Since last MOT+12,180 miles
PASS
Mileage90,144 miles
Since last MOT+14,264 miles
PASS
Mileage75,880 miles
Since last MOT+14,969 miles
PASS
Mileage60,911 miles
Since last MOT+15,583 miles
PASS
Mileage45,328 miles
Since last MOT+12,723 miles
PASS
Mileage32,605 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About YE08 XTW

What car is YE08 XTW?

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

What is the mileage of YE08 XTW?

The last recorded mileage for YE08 XTW was 176,294 miles, recorded on 5 Jul 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YE08 XTW passed its MOT?

YE08 XTW has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 5 Jul 2023.

Is YE08 XTW ULEZ compliant?

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

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