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YR08 RZT

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 Petrol 1390cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing once (94% pass rate). It has 84,526 miles on the clock, averaging 3,174 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for YR08 RZT

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
84,526
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
94%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
3,174

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading84,526 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,919
Average per year3,174
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR08 RZT 38k49k61k73k85k '11'26'19

Check YR08 RZT

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,526 miles
Since last MOT+5,919 miles
PASS
Mileage78,607 miles
Since last MOT+4,217 miles
PASS
Mileage74,390 miles
Since last MOT+1,583 miles
PASS
Mileage72,807 miles
Since last MOT+2,535 miles
PASS
Mileage70,272 miles
Since last MOT+5,060 miles
PASS
Mileage65,212 miles
Since last MOT+171 miles
PASS
Mileage65,041 miles
Since last MOT+2,552 miles
PASS
Mileage62,489 miles
Since last MOT+701 miles
PASS
Mileage61,788 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
PASS
Mileage61,756 miles
Since last MOT+808 miles
PASS
Mileage60,948 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,948 miles
Since last MOT+1,445 miles
PASS
Mileage59,503 miles
Since last MOT+2,336 miles
PASS
Mileage57,167 miles
Since last MOT+8,057 miles
PASS
Mileage49,110 miles
Since last MOT+11,341 miles
PASS
Mileage37,769 miles

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BUD/BCA

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 RZT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeYR — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About YR08 RZT

What car is YR08 RZT?

YR08 RZT is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2008.

What is the mileage of YR08 RZT?

The last recorded mileage for YR08 RZT was 84,526 miles, recorded on 28 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR08 RZT passed its MOT?

YR08 RZT has had 16 MOT tests with an 94% pass rate (15 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 28 Apr 2026.

Is YR08 RZT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YR08 RZT is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is YR08 RZT?

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