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YL57 GDK

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 160,482 miles on the clock, averaging 9,404 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YL57 GDK

MOT Status
Due date passed
160,482
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2011
82%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
9,404

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading160,482 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,699
Average per year9,404
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YL57 GDK 40k70k100k130k160k '11'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage160,482 miles
Since last MOT+13,699 miles
PASS
Mileage146,783 miles
Since last MOT+7,018 miles
PASS
Mileage139,765 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,741 miles
Since last MOT+6,580 miles
PASS
Mileage133,161 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,161 miles
Since last MOT+9,613 miles
PASS
Mileage123,548 miles
Since last MOT+9,952 miles
PASS
Mileage113,596 miles
Since last MOT+11,137 miles
PASS
Mileage102,459 miles
Since last MOT+5,065 miles
PASS
Mileage97,394 miles
Since last MOT+7,687 miles
PASS
Mileage89,707 miles
Since last MOT+7,511 miles
PASS
Mileage82,196 miles
Since last MOT+9,543 miles
PASS
Mileage72,653 miles
Since last MOT+7,616 miles
PASS
Mileage65,037 miles
Since last MOT+11,644 miles
PASS
Mileage53,393 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,393 miles
Since last MOT+13,825 miles
PASS
Mileage39,568 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 GDK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeYL — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier57 — September 2007 to February 2008

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About YL57 GDK

What car is YL57 GDK?

YL57 GDK is a red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2008.

What is the mileage of YL57 GDK?

The last recorded mileage for YL57 GDK was 160,482 miles, recorded on 13 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YL57 GDK passed its MOT?

YL57 GDK has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 13 Nov 2023.

Is YL57 GDK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YL57 GDK 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 YL57 GDK?

YL57 GDK is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.