The road tax status for YK08 XOS is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for YK08 XOS?

The MOT for YK08 XOS is valid and due for renewal on or before 9 October 2025.

What is the recorded mileage of YK08 XOS?

The recorded mileage for YK08 XOS is 158,955 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is YK08 XOS ULEZ compliant?

No, YK08 XOS 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 2.0L Diesel · YK08 XOS

YK08 XOS

2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/03/2008. Recorded mileage 158,955 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 2008 · Leeds
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 09/10/2025
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 158,955 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 09/10/2025

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Mileage: 158,955 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2008
Engine: 1968cc

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YK08 XOS Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 11/10/2024
158,955 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently

! Older vehicle

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YK08 XOS Mileage History

07/03/2022122,867 mi
19/08/2023145,089 mi+22,222 mi
22/08/2023145,089 mi
05/09/2024158,950 mi+13,861 mi
11/10/2024158,955 mi+5 mi

Average of roughly 13,885 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

YK08 XOS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 26 Sept 2026, 18:47

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (YK08 XOS) between March 2022 and October 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 11 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 12 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 Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible upside down (5.3.1 (a) (ii)”; “Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.

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