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YF08 YFW

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 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 74,093 miles on the clock, averaging 3,192 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YF08 YFW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
74,093
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
3,192

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

Low mileage
Latest reading74,093 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,770
Average per year3,192
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YF08 YFW 25k37k50k62k74k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage74,093 miles
Since last MOT+1,770 miles
PASS
Mileage72,323 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,323 miles
Since last MOT+2,184 miles
PASS
Mileage70,139 miles
Since last MOT+1,863 miles
PASS
Mileage68,276 miles
Since last MOT+3,045 miles
PASS
Mileage65,231 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,231 miles
Since last MOT+2,422 miles
PASS
Mileage62,809 miles
Since last MOT+680 miles
PASS
Mileage62,129 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,129 miles
Since last MOT+1,930 miles
PASS
Mileage60,199 miles
Since last MOT+1,711 miles
PASS
Mileage58,488 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,488 miles
Since last MOT+1,767 miles
PASS
Mileage56,721 miles
Since last MOT+2,799 miles
PASS
Mileage53,922 miles
Since last MOT+1,768 miles
PASS
Mileage52,154 miles
Since last MOT+2,350 miles
PASS
Mileage49,804 miles
Since last MOT+7,778 miles
PASS
Mileage42,026 miles
Since last MOT+8,466 miles
PASS
Mileage33,560 miles
Since last MOT+8,293 miles
PASS
Mileage25,267 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,267 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About YF08 YFW

What car is YF08 YFW?

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

What is the mileage of YF08 YFW?

The last recorded mileage for YF08 YFW was 74,093 miles, recorded on 13 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YF08 YFW passed its MOT?

YF08 YFW has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 13 Aug 2026.

Is YF08 YFW ULEZ compliant?

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

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