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SB08 FSU

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 Petrol 1390cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 144,523 miles on the clock, averaging 6,342 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for SB08 FSU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
144,523
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2011
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,342

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 reading144,523 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,471
Average per year6,342
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB08 FSU 49k73k97k121k145k '11'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,523 miles
Since last MOT+6,471 miles
PASS
Mileage138,052 miles
Since last MOT+8,257 miles
PASS
Mileage129,795 miles
Since last MOT+9,006 miles
PASS
Mileage120,789 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,772 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,772 miles
Since last MOT+297 miles
PASS
Mileage120,475 miles
Since last MOT+1,684 miles
PASS
Mileage118,791 miles
Since last MOT+3,518 miles
PASS
Mileage115,273 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,271 miles
Since last MOT+4,105 miles
PASS
Mileage111,166 miles
Since last MOT+15,838 miles
PASS
Mileage95,328 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,328 miles
Since last MOT+17,262 miles
PASS
Mileage78,066 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,066 miles
Since last MOT+12,221 miles
PASS
Mileage65,845 miles
Since last MOT+16,745 miles
PASS
Mileage49,100 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 FSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SB08 FSU

What car is SB08 FSU?

SB08 FSU is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2008.

What is the mileage of SB08 FSU?

The last recorded mileage for SB08 FSU was 144,523 miles, recorded on 1 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB08 FSU passed its MOT?

SB08 FSU has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 1 Jul 2026.

Is SB08 FSU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB08 FSU is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is SB08 FSU?

SB08 FSU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.