Vehicle summary
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 1896cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 142,789 miles on the clock, averaging 7,442 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for YL08 RTX
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 142,789 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,838 |
| Average per year | 7,442 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | YL08 RTX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | YL — Sheffield, Yorkshire |
| Age identifier | 08 — March 2008 to August 2008 |
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About YL08 RTX
What car is YL08 RTX?
YL08 RTX is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1896cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2008.
What is the mileage of YL08 RTX?
The last recorded mileage for YL08 RTX was 142,789 miles, recorded on 30 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has YL08 RTX passed its MOT?
YL08 RTX has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 30 Jan 2026.
Is YL08 RTX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, YL08 RTX 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 YL08 RTX?
YL08 RTX is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.