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YT08 XKE

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 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 179,986 miles on the clock, averaging 11,642 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for YT08 XKE

MOT Status
Due date passed
179,986
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
11,642

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading179,986 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,980
Average per year11,642
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YT08 XKE 44k78k112k146k180k '11'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage179,986 miles
Since last MOT+15,980 miles
PASS
Mileage164,006 miles
Since last MOT+6,726 miles
PASS
Mileage157,280 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage157,280 miles
Since last MOT+8,887 miles
PASS
Mileage148,393 miles
Since last MOT+11,604 miles
PASS
Mileage136,789 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,787 miles
Since last MOT+13,998 miles
PASS
Mileage122,789 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,789 miles
Since last MOT+11,188 miles
PASS
Mileage111,601 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,601 miles
Since last MOT+8,396 miles
PASS
Mileage103,205 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,205 miles
Since last MOT+12,942 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,263 miles
Since last MOT+10,122 miles
PASS
Mileage80,141 miles
Since last MOT+13,863 miles
PASS
Mileage66,278 miles
Since last MOT+13,068 miles
PASS
Mileage53,210 miles
Since last MOT+9,521 miles
PASS
Mileage43,689 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,689 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 XKE
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 XKE

What car is YT08 XKE?

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

What is the mileage of YT08 XKE?

The last recorded mileage for YT08 XKE was 179,986 miles, recorded on 10 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YT08 XKE passed its MOT?

YT08 XKE has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 10 Nov 2022.

Is YT08 XKE ULEZ compliant?

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

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