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YR08 YFD

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

Grey Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
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 1984cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 156,533 miles on the clock, averaging 8,153 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.

MOT & Mileage History for YR08 YFD

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
156,533
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,153

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading156,533 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,153
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR08 YFD 34k65k95k126k157k '11'26'21

Check YR08 YFD

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,533 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,533 miles
Since last MOT+4,126 miles
PASS
Mileage152,407 miles
Since last MOT+4,190 miles
PASS
Mileage148,217 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,613 miles
Since last MOT+7,444 miles
PASS
Mileage141,169 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,159 miles
Since last MOT+62 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,097 miles
Since last MOT+4,333 miles
PASS
Mileage136,764 miles
Since last MOT+3,710 miles
PASS
Mileage133,054 miles
Since last MOT+5,357 miles
PASS
Mileage127,697 miles
Since last MOT+13,821 miles
PASS
Mileage113,876 miles
Since last MOT+12,485 miles
PASS
Mileage101,391 miles
Since last MOT+12,556 miles
PASS
Mileage88,835 miles
Since last MOT+4,648 miles
PASS
Mileage84,187 miles
Since last MOT+11,146 miles
PASS
Mileage73,041 miles
Since last MOT+10,965 miles
PASS
Mileage62,076 miles
Since last MOT+15,737 miles
PASS
Mileage46,339 miles
Since last MOT+12,333 miles
PASS
Mileage34,006 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 YFD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeYR — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About YR08 YFD

What car is YR08 YFD?

YR08 YFD is a grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2008.

What is the mileage of YR08 YFD?

The last recorded mileage for YR08 YFD was 156,533 miles, recorded on 14 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR08 YFD passed its MOT?

YR08 YFD has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 14 Apr 2026.

Is YR08 YFD ULEZ compliant?

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

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