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SA08 DEY

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
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 1968cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 145,983 miles on the clock, averaging 7,220 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SA08 DEY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
145,983
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,220

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading145,983 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14
Average per year7,220
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SA08 DEY 38k65k92k119k146k '11'26'18

Check SA08 DEY

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,983 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,969 miles
Since last MOT+4,048 miles
PASS
Mileage141,921 miles
Since last MOT+4,379 miles
PASS
Mileage137,542 miles
Since last MOT+6,827 miles
PASS
Mileage130,715 miles
Since last MOT+6,327 miles
PASS
Mileage124,388 miles
Since last MOT+8,221 miles
PASS
Mileage116,167 miles
Since last MOT+159 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,008 miles
Since last MOT+6,824 miles
PASS
Mileage109,184 miles
Since last MOT+3,298 miles
PASS
Mileage105,886 miles
Since last MOT+3,419 miles
PASS
Mileage102,467 miles
Since last MOT+48 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,419 miles
Since last MOT+6,266 miles
PASS
Mileage96,153 miles
Since last MOT+8,722 miles
PASS
Mileage87,431 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,431 miles
Since last MOT+6,756 miles
PASS
Mileage80,675 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,670 miles
Since last MOT+5,564 miles
PASS
Mileage75,106 miles
Since last MOT+14,645 miles
PASS
Mileage60,461 miles
Since last MOT+17,394 miles
PASS
Mileage43,067 miles
Since last MOT+5,535 miles
PASS
Mileage37,532 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 DEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSA — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SA08 DEY

What car is SA08 DEY?

SA08 DEY is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2008.

What is the mileage of SA08 DEY?

The last recorded mileage for SA08 DEY was 145,983 miles, recorded on 4 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SA08 DEY passed its MOT?

SA08 DEY has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 4 Mar 2026.

Is SA08 DEY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SA08 DEY 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 SA08 DEY?

SA08 DEY is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.