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YR08 AWA

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 112,997 miles on the clock, averaging 5,604 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YR08 AWA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
112,997
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
84%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,604

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading112,997 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,064
Average per year5,604
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YR08 AWA 29k50k71k92k113k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage112,997 miles
Since last MOT+5,064 miles
PASS
Mileage107,933 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,923 miles
Since last MOT+6,175 miles
PASS
Mileage101,748 miles
Since last MOT+4,842 miles
PASS
Mileage96,906 miles
Since last MOT+4,716 miles
PASS
Mileage92,190 miles
Since last MOT+3,886 miles
PASS
Mileage88,304 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,304 miles
Since last MOT+3,877 miles
PASS
Mileage84,427 miles
Since last MOT+5,579 miles
PASS
Mileage78,848 miles
Since last MOT+5,215 miles
PASS
Mileage73,633 miles
Since last MOT+5,550 miles
PASS
Mileage68,083 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,083 miles
Since last MOT+6,670 miles
PASS
Mileage61,413 miles
Since last MOT+6,574 miles
PASS
Mileage54,839 miles
Since last MOT+5,803 miles
PASS
Mileage49,036 miles
Since last MOT+7,229 miles
PASS
Mileage41,807 miles
Since last MOT+6,027 miles
PASS
Mileage35,780 miles
Since last MOT+6,784 miles
PASS
Mileage28,996 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 AWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeYR — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About YR08 AWA

What car is YR08 AWA?

YR08 AWA is a red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2008.

What is the mileage of YR08 AWA?

The last recorded mileage for YR08 AWA was 112,997 miles, recorded on 26 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR08 AWA passed its MOT?

YR08 AWA has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 26 Feb 2026.

Is YR08 AWA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YR08 AWA 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 YR08 AWA?

YR08 AWA is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.