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YF08 DXU

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
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 1968cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 118,169 miles on the clock, averaging 5,744 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YF08 DXU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
118,169
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
5,744

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading118,169 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,744
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YF08 DXU 34k55k76k97k118k '11'25'18

Check YF08 DXU

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,169 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,169 miles
Since last MOT+4,663 miles
PASS
Mileage113,506 miles
Since last MOT+5,560 miles
PASS
Mileage107,946 miles
Since last MOT+6,028 miles
PASS
Mileage101,918 miles
Since last MOT+6,717 miles
PASS
Mileage95,201 miles
Since last MOT+3,560 miles
PASS
Mileage91,641 miles
Since last MOT+7,832 miles
PASS
Mileage83,809 miles
Since last MOT+5,637 miles
PASS
Mileage78,172 miles
Since last MOT+118 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,054 miles
Since last MOT+6,186 miles
PASS
Mileage71,868 miles
Since last MOT+6,290 miles
PASS
Mileage65,578 miles
Since last MOT+9,686 miles
PASS
Mileage55,892 miles
Since last MOT+4,616 miles
PASS
Mileage51,276 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,276 miles
Since last MOT+5,321 miles
PASS
Mileage45,955 miles
Since last MOT+5,692 miles
PASS
Mileage40,263 miles
Since last MOT+5,840 miles
PASS
Mileage34,423 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 DXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeYF — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About YF08 DXU

What car is YF08 DXU?

YF08 DXU is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Leeds in 2008.

What is the mileage of YF08 DXU?

The last recorded mileage for YF08 DXU was 118,169 miles, recorded on 24 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YF08 DXU passed its MOT?

YF08 DXU has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 24 Nov 2025.

Is YF08 DXU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YF08 DXU 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 YF08 DXU?

YF08 DXU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.