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SB08 LRE

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1598cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 131,068 miles on the clock, averaging 10,628 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SB08 LRE

MOT Status
Due date passed
131,068
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2011
89%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
10,628

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 reading131,068 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,710
Average per year10,628
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SB08 LRE 47k68k89k110k131k '11'19'15

Check SB08 LRE

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,068 miles
Since last MOT+13,710 miles
PASS
Mileage117,358 miles
Since last MOT+3,857 miles
PASS
Mileage113,501 miles
Since last MOT+10,587 miles
PASS
Mileage102,914 miles
Since last MOT+10,194 miles
PASS
Mileage92,720 miles
Since last MOT+21,129 miles
PASS
Mileage71,591 miles
Since last MOT+12,865 miles
PASS
Mileage58,726 miles
Since last MOT+11,490 miles
PASS
Mileage47,236 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,236 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 LRE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1598cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SB08 LRE

What car is SB08 LRE?

SB08 LRE is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1598cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2008.

What is the mileage of SB08 LRE?

The last recorded mileage for SB08 LRE was 131,068 miles, recorded on 23 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB08 LRE passed its MOT?

SB08 LRE has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 23 Mar 2019.

Is SB08 LRE ULEZ compliant?

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

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