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YN08 UTJ

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 116,595 miles on the clock, averaging 5,926 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YN08 UTJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,595
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,926

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading116,595 miles
Reading date
Miles last year175
Average per year5,926
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YN08 UTJ 33k54k75k96k117k '11'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,595 miles
Since last MOT+175 miles
PASS
Mileage116,420 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,401 miles
Since last MOT+434 miles
PASS
Mileage115,967 miles
Since last MOT+4,727 miles
PASS
Mileage111,240 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,240 miles
Since last MOT+8,932 miles
PASS
Mileage102,308 miles
Since last MOT+5,036 miles
PASS
Mileage97,272 miles
Since last MOT+5,086 miles
PASS
Mileage92,186 miles
Since last MOT+5,656 miles
PASS
Mileage86,530 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,530 miles
Since last MOT+8,167 miles
PASS
Mileage78,363 miles
Since last MOT+206 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,157 miles
Since last MOT+6,072 miles
PASS
Mileage72,085 miles
Since last MOT+14,020 miles
PASS
Mileage58,065 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,065 miles
Since last MOT+4,667 miles
PASS
Mileage53,398 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,398 miles
Since last MOT+4,980 miles
PASS
Mileage48,418 miles
Since last MOT+4,304 miles
PASS
Mileage44,114 miles
Since last MOT+11,588 miles
PASS
Mileage32,526 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN08 UTJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeYN — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About YN08 UTJ

What car is YN08 UTJ?

YN08 UTJ is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2008.

What is the mileage of YN08 UTJ?

The last recorded mileage for YN08 UTJ was 116,595 miles, recorded on 10 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YN08 UTJ passed its MOT?

YN08 UTJ has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 10 Oct 2025.

Is YN08 UTJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YN08 UTJ 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 YN08 UTJ?

YN08 UTJ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.