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YR08 XEU

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 147,267 miles on the clock, averaging 8,229 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YR08 XEU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
147,267
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,229

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading147,267 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year8,229
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR08 XEU 20k52k83k115k147k '11'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,267 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,266 miles
Since last MOT+5,807 miles
PASS
Mileage141,459 miles
Since last MOT+102 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,357 miles
Since last MOT+4,743 miles
PASS
Mileage136,614 miles
Since last MOT+5,619 miles
PASS
Mileage130,995 miles
Since last MOT+8,938 miles
PASS
Mileage122,057 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage122,054 miles
Since last MOT+7,647 miles
PASS
Mileage114,407 miles
Since last MOT+13,909 miles
PASS
Mileage100,498 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,488 miles
Since last MOT+11,337 miles
PASS
Mileage89,151 miles
Since last MOT+21,005 miles
PASS
Mileage68,146 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,144 miles
Since last MOT+23,422 miles
PASS
Mileage44,722 miles
Since last MOT+1,168 miles
PASS
Mileage43,554 miles
Since last MOT+6,417 miles
PASS
Mileage37,137 miles
Since last MOT+5,085 miles
PASS
Mileage32,052 miles
Since last MOT+3,732 miles
PASS
Mileage28,320 miles
Since last MOT+4,332 miles
PASS
Mileage23,988 miles
Since last MOT+4,276 miles
PASS
Mileage19,712 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About YR08 XEU

What car is YR08 XEU?

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

What is the mileage of YR08 XEU?

The last recorded mileage for YR08 XEU was 147,267 miles, recorded on 5 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR08 XEU passed its MOT?

YR08 XEU has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 5 Aug 2026.

Is YR08 XEU ULEZ compliant?

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

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