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YL08 VJD

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Sheffield, 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 143,728 miles on the clock, averaging 7,843 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YL08 VJD

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
143,728
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
7,843

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading143,728 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,184
Average per year7,843
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YL08 VJD 31k59k88k116k144k '11'25'18

Check YL08 VJD

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,728 miles
Since last MOT+12,184 miles
PASS
Mileage131,544 miles
Since last MOT+13,758 miles
PASS
Mileage117,786 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,758 miles
Since last MOT+3,389 miles
PASS
Mileage114,369 miles
Since last MOT+4,674 miles
PASS
Mileage109,695 miles
Since last MOT+6,823 miles
PASS
Mileage102,872 miles
Since last MOT+5,058 miles
PASS
Mileage97,814 miles
Since last MOT+4,397 miles
PASS
Mileage93,417 miles
Since last MOT+4,619 miles
PASS
Mileage88,798 miles
Since last MOT+6,426 miles
PASS
Mileage82,372 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,372 miles
Since last MOT+10,189 miles
PASS
Mileage72,183 miles
Since last MOT+8,979 miles
PASS
Mileage63,204 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,204 miles
Since last MOT+10,675 miles
PASS
Mileage52,529 miles
Since last MOT+10,737 miles
PASS
Mileage41,792 miles
Since last MOT+10,371 miles
PASS
Mileage31,421 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 VJD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeYL — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About YL08 VJD

What car is YL08 VJD?

YL08 VJD is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2008.

What is the mileage of YL08 VJD?

The last recorded mileage for YL08 VJD was 143,728 miles, recorded on 22 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YL08 VJD passed its MOT?

YL08 VJD has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 22 Nov 2025.

Is YL08 VJD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YL08 VJD 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 YL08 VJD?

YL08 VJD is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.