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YR08 UWM

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing once (94% pass rate). It has 43,563 miles on the clock, averaging 2,017 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YR08 UWM

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
43,563
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
2,017

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading43,563 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12
Average per year2,017
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR08 UWM 13k21k28k36k44k '11'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage43,563 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,551 miles
Since last MOT+1,341 miles
PASS
Mileage42,210 miles
Since last MOT+2,221 miles
PASS
Mileage39,989 miles
Since last MOT+2,253 miles
PASS
Mileage37,736 miles
Since last MOT+1,346 miles
PASS
Mileage36,390 miles
Since last MOT+2,460 miles
PASS
Mileage33,930 miles
Since last MOT+1,319 miles
PASS
Mileage32,611 miles
Since last MOT+1,466 miles
PASS
Mileage31,145 miles
PASS
Mileage289,224 miles
Since last MOT+262,307 miles
PASS
Mileage26,917 miles
Since last MOT+2,642 miles
PASS
Mileage24,275 miles
Since last MOT+2,804 miles
PASS
Mileage21,471 miles
Since last MOT+2,517 miles
PASS
Mileage18,954 miles
Since last MOT+2,941 miles
PASS
Mileage16,013 miles
Since last MOT+2,824 miles
PASS
Mileage13,189 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 UWM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeYR — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About YR08 UWM

What car is YR08 UWM?

YR08 UWM is a grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2008.

What is the mileage of YR08 UWM?

The last recorded mileage for YR08 UWM was 43,563 miles, recorded on 30 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR08 UWM passed its MOT?

YR08 UWM has had 16 MOT tests with an 94% pass rate (15 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 30 Mar 2026.

Is YR08 UWM ULEZ compliant?

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

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