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YS08 HSG

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
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 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 138,913 miles on the clock, averaging 7,565 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YS08 HSG

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,913
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,565

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading138,913 miles
Reading date
Miles last year34
Average per year7,565
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YS08 HSG 32k58k85k112k139k '11'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,913 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,879 miles
Since last MOT+16,935 miles
PASS
Mileage121,944 miles
Since last MOT+9,148 miles
PASS
Mileage112,796 miles
Since last MOT+14,122 miles
PASS
Mileage98,674 miles
Since last MOT+6,497 miles
PASS
Mileage92,177 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,177 miles
Since last MOT+7,042 miles
PASS
Mileage85,135 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,135 miles
Since last MOT+7,042 miles
PASS
Mileage78,093 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,093 miles
Since last MOT+2,154 miles
PASS
Mileage75,939 miles
Since last MOT+3,998 miles
PASS
Mileage71,941 miles
Since last MOT+7,452 miles
PASS
Mileage64,489 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,481 miles
Since last MOT+6,921 miles
PASS
Mileage57,560 miles
Since last MOT+6,015 miles
PASS
Mileage51,545 miles
Since last MOT+8,876 miles
PASS
Mileage42,669 miles
Since last MOT+11,023 miles
PASS
Mileage31,646 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About YS08 HSG

What car is YS08 HSG?

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

What is the mileage of YS08 HSG?

The last recorded mileage for YS08 HSG was 138,913 miles, recorded on 8 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YS08 HSG passed its MOT?

YS08 HSG has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 8 Aug 2025.

Is YS08 HSG ULEZ compliant?

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

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