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YT08 EWL

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 256,627 miles on the clock, averaging 13,049 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YT08 EWL

MOT Status
Due date passed
256,627
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
13,049

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading256,627 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,705
Average per year13,049
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YT08 EWL 85k128k171k214k257k '11'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage256,627 miles
Since last MOT+8,705 miles
PASS
Mileage247,922 miles
Since last MOT+10,840 miles
PASS
Mileage237,082 miles
Since last MOT+81 miles
FAIL
Mileage237,001 miles
Since last MOT+6,360 miles
PASS
Mileage230,641 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage230,641 miles
Since last MOT+5,070 miles
PASS
Mileage225,571 miles
Since last MOT+11,157 miles
PASS
Mileage214,414 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage214,414 miles
Since last MOT+21,240 miles
PASS
Mileage193,174 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage193,174 miles
Since last MOT+23,605 miles
PASS
Mileage169,569 miles
Since last MOT+21,315 miles
PASS
Mileage148,254 miles
Since last MOT+18,709 miles
PASS
Mileage129,545 miles
Since last MOT+25,108 miles
PASS
Mileage104,437 miles
Since last MOT+19,439 miles
PASS
Mileage84,998 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About YT08 EWL

What car is YT08 EWL?

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

What is the mileage of YT08 EWL?

The last recorded mileage for YT08 EWL was 256,627 miles, recorded on 17 Apr 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YT08 EWL passed its MOT?

YT08 EWL has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 17 Apr 2024.

Is YT08 EWL ULEZ compliant?

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

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