Yes, YF08 VCT is taxed. Road tax is currently valid until 1 September 2027 according to DVLA records.

When is the MOT due for YF08 VCT?

The MOT for YF08 VCT is valid and due for renewal on or before 4 June 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of YF08 VCT?

The recorded mileage for YF08 VCT is 74,563 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is YF08 VCT ULEZ compliant?

Yes, YF08 VCT (VOLKSWAGEN GOLF) meets Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) standards and is exempt from daily ULEZ charges in London.

Official DVLA Record

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Road Tax Paid

2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Petrol · YF08 VCT

YF08 VCT

2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/05/2008. Recorded mileage 74,563 miles. MOT valid until 04/06/2027. Taxed until 01/09/2027.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 2008 · Leeds
MOT Status: Valid until 04/06/2027
Road Tax: Taxed (01/09/2027)
Recorded Mileage: 74,563 mi
ULEZ Compliance: ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Valid

Valid until 04/06/2027

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax due 01/09/2027

Mileage: 74,563 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 2008
Engine: 1598cc

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YF08 VCT Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2026
74,563 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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YF08 VCT Mileage History

03/12/202261,768 mi
28/10/202466,152 mi+4,384 mi
06/11/202466,152 mi
06/06/202566,372 mi+220 mi
04/06/202674,563 mi+8,191 mi

Average of roughly 3,654 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

YF08 VCT MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Aug 2026, 15:57

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (YF08 VCT) between December 2022 and June 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 04 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 3 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: “Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.

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