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YT08 ESG

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 168,794 miles on the clock, averaging 11,456 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YT08 ESG

MOT Status
Due date passed
168,794
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2011
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
11,456

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading168,794 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,082
Average per year11,456
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YT08 ESG 45k76k107k138k169k '11'21'15

Check YT08 ESG

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage168,794 miles
Since last MOT+5,082 miles
PASS
Mileage163,712 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,712 miles
Since last MOT+4,836 miles
PASS
Mileage158,876 miles
Since last MOT+15,271 miles
PASS
Mileage143,605 miles
Since last MOT+32,916 miles
PASS
Mileage110,689 miles
Since last MOT+9,057 miles
PASS
Mileage101,632 miles
Since last MOT+2,245 miles
PASS
Mileage99,387 miles
Since last MOT+14,391 miles
PASS
Mileage84,996 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,992 miles
Since last MOT+10,950 miles
PASS
Mileage74,042 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,042 miles
Since last MOT+19,285 miles
PASS
Mileage54,757 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
PASS
Mileage54,735 miles
Since last MOT+9,684 miles
PASS
Mileage45,051 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 ESG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeYT — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About YT08 ESG

What car is YT08 ESG?

YT08 ESG is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2008.

What is the mileage of YT08 ESG?

The last recorded mileage for YT08 ESG was 168,794 miles, recorded on 13 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YT08 ESG passed its MOT?

YT08 ESG has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 13 Dec 2021.

Is YT08 ESG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YT08 ESG 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 YT08 ESG?

YT08 ESG is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.