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The MOT for YD08 JYV is valid and due for renewal on or before 2 April 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of YD08 JYV?

The recorded mileage for YD08 JYV is 174,812 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is YD08 JYV ULEZ compliant?

No, YD08 JYV does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · YD08 JYV

YD08 JYV

2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 28 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 174,812 miles. MOT expired on 02 Apr 2025.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 2008 · Leeds
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 02 Apr 2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 174,812 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

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Engine

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YD08 JYV Key Findings

25 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2024
174,812 miles recorded at latest MOT
11 historical MOT failures
11 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (29 mentions)

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YD08 JYV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Nov 2026, 14:43

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25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (YD08 JYV) between March 2011 and April 2024.

The record contains 14 passes and 11 failures.

The most recent test on 03 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (29 issues), Brakes (21 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 80 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.

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YD08 JYV Mileage History

23/03/201138,959 mi
23/03/201138,959 mi
20/03/201251,612 mi+12,653 mi
21/03/201364,101 mi+12,489 mi
10/03/201476,023 mi+11,922 mi
22/03/201476,241 mi+218 mi
04/03/201588,666 mi+12,425 mi
04/03/201588,667 mi+1 mi
08/03/2016102,002 mi+13,335 mi
10/03/2016102,076 mi+74 mi
03/03/2017113,693 mi+11,617 mi
04/03/2017113,731 mi+38 mi
07/03/2018125,535 mi+11,804 mi
07/03/2018125,535 mi
07/03/2019135,227 mi+9,692 mi
07/03/2019135,227 mi
05/03/2020144,916 mi+9,689 mi
05/03/2020144,916 mi
05/03/2021154,878 mi+9,962 mi
08/03/2021154,881 mi+3 mi
28/02/2022161,547 mi+6,666 mi
01/03/2022161,549 mi+2 mi
28/03/2023168,354 mi+6,805 mi
04/04/2023168,363 mi+9 mi
03/04/2024174,812 mi+6,449 mi

Average of roughly 10,424 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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