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YS08 BYA

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 157,225 miles on the clock, averaging 7,989 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YS08 BYA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
157,225
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
84%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,989

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 reading157,225 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,989
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YS08 BYA 40k70k99k128k157k '11'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage157,225 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,225 miles
Since last MOT+2,583 miles
PASS
Mileage154,642 miles
Since last MOT+15,995 miles
PASS
Mileage138,647 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,647 miles
Since last MOT+14,409 miles
PASS
Mileage124,238 miles
Since last MOT+13,002 miles
PASS
Mileage111,236 miles
Since last MOT+4,608 miles
PASS
Mileage106,628 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,628 miles
Since last MOT+5,397 miles
PASS
Mileage101,231 miles
Since last MOT+5,129 miles
PASS
Mileage96,102 miles
Since last MOT+5,019 miles
PASS
Mileage91,083 miles
Since last MOT+4,246 miles
PASS
Mileage86,837 miles
Since last MOT+3,583 miles
PASS
Mileage83,254 miles
Since last MOT+4,302 miles
PASS
Mileage78,952 miles
Since last MOT+14,717 miles
PASS
Mileage64,235 miles
Since last MOT+10,312 miles
PASS
Mileage53,923 miles
Since last MOT+193 miles
PASS
Mileage53,730 miles
Since last MOT+13,358 miles
PASS
Mileage40,372 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 BYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeYS — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About YS08 BYA

What car is YS08 BYA?

YS08 BYA is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2008.

What is the mileage of YS08 BYA?

The last recorded mileage for YS08 BYA was 157,225 miles, recorded on 8 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YS08 BYA passed its MOT?

YS08 BYA has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 8 Jan 2026.

Is YS08 BYA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YS08 BYA 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 YS08 BYA?

YS08 BYA is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.