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YF08 UMR

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 115,922 miles on the clock, averaging 6,581 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YF08 UMR

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,922
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,581

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 reading115,922 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,009
Average per year6,581
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YF08 UMR 44k62k80k98k116k '11'22'17

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage115,922 miles
Since last MOT+6,009 miles
PASS
Mileage109,913 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,913 miles
Since last MOT+6,196 miles
PASS
Mileage103,717 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,717 miles
Since last MOT+3,752 miles
PASS
Mileage99,965 miles
Since last MOT+8,579 miles
PASS
Mileage91,386 miles
Since last MOT+7,693 miles
PASS
Mileage83,693 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,693 miles
Since last MOT+8,039 miles
PASS
Mileage75,654 miles
Since last MOT+5,890 miles
PASS
Mileage69,764 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,764 miles
Since last MOT+8,856 miles
PASS
Mileage60,908 miles
Since last MOT+5,813 miles
PASS
Mileage55,095 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,642 miles
Since last MOT+44,350 miles
PASS
Mileage44,292 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 UMR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeYF — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About YF08 UMR

What car is YF08 UMR?

YF08 UMR is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Leeds in 2008.

What is the mileage of YF08 UMR?

The last recorded mileage for YF08 UMR was 115,922 miles, recorded on 27 Sep 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YF08 UMR passed its MOT?

YF08 UMR has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 27 Sep 2022.

Is YF08 UMR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YF08 UMR is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is YF08 UMR?

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