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SB08 GSO

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 186,370 miles on the clock, averaging 10,051 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SB08 GSO

MOT Status
Due date passed
186,370
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2011
82%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
10,051

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading186,370 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,291
Average per year10,051
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB08 GSO 49k84k118k152k186k '11'24'18

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage186,370 miles
Since last MOT+3,291 miles
PASS
Mileage183,079 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage183,074 miles
Since last MOT+4,873 miles
PASS
Mileage178,201 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage178,200 miles
Since last MOT+1,895 miles
PASS
Mileage176,305 miles
Since last MOT+953 miles
PASS
Mileage175,352 miles
Since last MOT+6,757 miles
PASS
Mileage168,595 miles
Since last MOT+14,233 miles
PASS
Mileage154,362 miles
Since last MOT+2,012 miles
PASS
Mileage152,350 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,349 miles
Since last MOT+6,886 miles
PASS
Mileage145,463 miles
Since last MOT+16,760 miles
PASS
Mileage128,703 miles
Since last MOT+20,683 miles
PASS
Mileage108,020 miles
Since last MOT+18,703 miles
PASS
Mileage89,317 miles
Since last MOT+20,223 miles
PASS
Mileage69,094 miles
Since last MOT+19,652 miles
PASS
Mileage49,442 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 GSO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SB08 GSO

What car is SB08 GSO?

SB08 GSO is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2008.

What is the mileage of SB08 GSO?

The last recorded mileage for SB08 GSO was 186,370 miles, recorded on 12 Dec 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB08 GSO passed its MOT?

SB08 GSO has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 12 Dec 2024.

Is SB08 GSO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB08 GSO 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 SB08 GSO?

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