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YL57 JBE

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 1896cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 144,651 miles on the clock, averaging 8,918 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.

MOT & Mileage History for YL57 JBE

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,651
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,918

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading144,651 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,520
Average per year8,918
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YL57 JBE 42k68k93k119k145k '11'23'18

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,651 miles
Since last MOT+5,520 miles
PASS
Mileage139,131 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,131 miles
Since last MOT+6,323 miles
PASS
Mileage132,808 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,806 miles
Since last MOT+5,307 miles
PASS
Mileage127,499 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,484 miles
Since last MOT+13,638 miles
PASS
Mileage113,846 miles
Since last MOT+15,283 miles
PASS
Mileage98,563 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,563 miles
Since last MOT+4,487 miles
PASS
Mileage94,076 miles
Since last MOT+12,675 miles
PASS
Mileage81,401 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,400 miles
Since last MOT+12,171 miles
PASS
Mileage69,229 miles
Since last MOT+15,531 miles
PASS
Mileage53,698 miles
Since last MOT+11,548 miles
PASS
Mileage42,150 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil

The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 JBE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeYL — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier57 — September 2007 to February 2008

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About YL57 JBE

What car is YL57 JBE?

YL57 JBE is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2008.

What is the mileage of YL57 JBE?

The last recorded mileage for YL57 JBE was 144,651 miles, recorded on 31 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YL57 JBE passed its MOT?

YL57 JBE has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 31 Jan 2023.

Is YL57 JBE ULEZ compliant?

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

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