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YR08 BCO

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 170,337 miles on the clock, averaging 8,998 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YR08 BCO

MOT Status
Due date passed
170,337
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2011
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,998

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading170,337 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,998
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YR08 BCO 58k86k114k142k170k '11'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage170,337 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage170,337 miles
Since last MOT+6,118 miles
PASS
Mileage164,219 miles
Since last MOT+7,394 miles
PASS
Mileage156,825 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,825 miles
Since last MOT+6,884 miles
PASS
Mileage149,941 miles
Since last MOT+5,653 miles
PASS
Mileage144,288 miles
Since last MOT+6,133 miles
PASS
Mileage138,155 miles
Since last MOT+7,326 miles
PASS
Mileage130,829 miles
Since last MOT+9,143 miles
PASS
Mileage121,686 miles
Since last MOT+7,683 miles
PASS
Mileage114,003 miles
Since last MOT+11,204 miles
PASS
Mileage102,799 miles
Since last MOT+16,087 miles
PASS
Mileage86,712 miles
Since last MOT+10,959 miles
PASS
Mileage75,753 miles
Since last MOT+64 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,689 miles
Since last MOT+17,490 miles
PASS
Mileage58,199 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,199 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About YR08 BCO

What car is YR08 BCO?

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

What is the mileage of YR08 BCO?

The last recorded mileage for YR08 BCO was 170,337 miles, recorded on 11 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR08 BCO passed its MOT?

YR08 BCO has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 11 Aug 2023.

Is YR08 BCO ULEZ compliant?

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

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