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YY08 WSL

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Beverley, Yorkshire · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 1896cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 120,400 miles on the clock, averaging 12,151 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.

MOT & Mileage History for YY08 WSL

MOT Status
Due date passed
120,400
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2011
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
12,151

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading120,400 miles
Reading date
Miles last year21,656
Average per year12,151
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YY08 WSL 26k50k73k97k120k '11'19'16

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,400 miles
Since last MOT+21,656 miles
PASS
Mileage98,744 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,744 miles
Since last MOT+21,156 miles
PASS
Mileage77,588 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,588 miles
Since last MOT+17,077 miles
PASS
Mileage60,511 miles
Since last MOT+4,097 miles
PASS
Mileage56,414 miles
Since last MOT+7,348 miles
PASS
Mileage49,066 miles
Since last MOT+7,989 miles
PASS
Mileage41,077 miles
Since last MOT+7,393 miles
PASS
Mileage33,684 miles
Since last MOT+7,496 miles
PASS
Mileage26,188 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil

The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 WSL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeYY — Beverley, Yorkshire
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About YY08 WSL

What car is YY08 WSL?

YY08 WSL is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Beverley in 2008.

What is the mileage of YY08 WSL?

The last recorded mileage for YY08 WSL was 120,400 miles, recorded on 13 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YY08 WSL passed its MOT?

YY08 WSL has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 13 Apr 2019.

Is YY08 WSL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YY08 WSL 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 YY08 WSL?

YY08 WSL is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.