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SB08 LPL

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 154,780 miles on the clock, averaging 10,704 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for SB08 LPL

MOT Status
Due date passed
154,780
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
10,704

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading154,780 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,970
Average per year10,704
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB08 LPL 22k55k88k121k155k '11'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage154,780 miles
Since last MOT+12,970 miles
PASS
Mileage141,810 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,810 miles
Since last MOT+3,870 miles
PASS
Mileage137,940 miles
Since last MOT+110 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,830 miles
Since last MOT+5,712 miles
PASS
Mileage132,118 miles
Since last MOT+12,297 miles
PASS
Mileage119,821 miles
Since last MOT+15,758 miles
PASS
Mileage104,063 miles
Since last MOT+9,836 miles
PASS
Mileage94,227 miles
Since last MOT+198 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,029 miles
Since last MOT+8,089 miles
PASS
Mileage85,940 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,940 miles
Since last MOT+8,022 miles
PASS
Mileage77,918 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,918 miles
Since last MOT+16,335 miles
PASS
Mileage61,583 miles
Since last MOT+11,003 miles
PASS
Mileage50,580 miles
Since last MOT+13,246 miles
PASS
Mileage37,334 miles
Since last MOT+15,669 miles
PASS
Mileage21,665 miles
Since last MOT+47 miles
PASS
Mileage21,618 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
PASS
Mileage21,580 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,580 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 LPL
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 LPL

What car is SB08 LPL?

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

What is the mileage of SB08 LPL?

The last recorded mileage for SB08 LPL was 154,780 miles, recorded on 10 Nov 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB08 LPL passed its MOT?

SB08 LPL has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 10 Nov 2023.

Is SB08 LPL ULEZ compliant?

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

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