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YL57 HNW

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 159,474 miles on the clock, averaging 8,096 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YL57 HNW

MOT Status
Due date passed
159,474
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,096

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading159,474 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,096
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YL57 HNW 42k72k101k130k159k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage159,474 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,474 miles
Since last MOT+2,190 miles
PASS
Mileage157,284 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,281 miles
Since last MOT+7,387 miles
PASS
Mileage149,894 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,892 miles
Since last MOT+5,589 miles
PASS
Mileage144,303 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,303 miles
Since last MOT+11,559 miles
PASS
Mileage132,744 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,744 miles
Since last MOT+4,391 miles
PASS
Mileage128,353 miles
Since last MOT+7,985 miles
PASS
Mileage120,368 miles
Since last MOT+8,093 miles
PASS
Mileage112,275 miles
Since last MOT+12,892 miles
PASS
Mileage99,383 miles
Since last MOT+9,018 miles
PASS
Mileage90,365 miles
Since last MOT+8,160 miles
PASS
Mileage82,205 miles
Since last MOT+12,397 miles
PASS
Mileage69,808 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,808 miles
Since last MOT+9,615 miles
PASS
Mileage60,193 miles
Since last MOT+17,712 miles
PASS
Mileage42,481 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,481 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About YL57 HNW

What car is YL57 HNW?

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

What is the mileage of YL57 HNW?

The last recorded mileage for YL57 HNW was 159,474 miles, recorded on 26 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YL57 HNW passed its MOT?

YL57 HNW has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 26 Jun 2025.

Is YL57 HNW ULEZ compliant?

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

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