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YR08 RZJ

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
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 1968cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 147,629 miles on the clock, averaging 8,204 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YR08 RZJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,629
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,204

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading147,629 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13
Average per year8,204
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR08 RZJ 31k60k89k118k148k '11'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,629 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,616 miles
Since last MOT+3,358 miles
PASS
Mileage144,258 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,256 miles
Since last MOT+14,207 miles
PASS
Mileage130,049 miles
Since last MOT+8,112 miles
PASS
Mileage121,937 miles
Since last MOT+21,777 miles
PASS
Mileage100,160 miles
Since last MOT+10,098 miles
PASS
Mileage90,062 miles
Since last MOT+65 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,997 miles
Since last MOT+7,392 miles
PASS
Mileage82,605 miles
Since last MOT+12,487 miles
PASS
Mileage70,118 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,118 miles
Since last MOT+8,932 miles
PASS
Mileage61,186 miles
Since last MOT+5,541 miles
PASS
Mileage55,645 miles
Since last MOT+7,107 miles
PASS
Mileage48,538 miles
Since last MOT+7,520 miles
PASS
Mileage41,018 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,018 miles
Since last MOT+10,400 miles
PASS
Mileage30,618 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About YR08 RZJ

What car is YR08 RZJ?

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

What is the mileage of YR08 RZJ?

The last recorded mileage for YR08 RZJ was 147,629 miles, recorded on 24 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR08 RZJ passed its MOT?

YR08 RZJ has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 24 Jul 2025.

Is YR08 RZJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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