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SB08 PPY

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 165,035 miles on the clock, averaging 8,950 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SB08 PPY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
165,035
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2011
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
8,950

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading165,035 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,950
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB08 PPY 37k69k101k133k165k '11'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage165,035 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage165,035 miles
Since last MOT+4,784 miles
PASS
Mileage160,251 miles
Since last MOT+6,768 miles
PASS
Mileage153,483 miles
Since last MOT+64 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,419 miles
Since last MOT+5,468 miles
PASS
Mileage147,951 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,951 miles
Since last MOT+4,049 miles
PASS
Mileage143,902 miles
Since last MOT+170 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,732 miles
Since last MOT+11,987 miles
PASS
Mileage131,745 miles
Since last MOT+409 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,336 miles
Since last MOT+12,137 miles
PASS
Mileage119,199 miles
Since last MOT+11,200 miles
PASS
Mileage107,999 miles
Since last MOT+2,954 miles
PASS
Mileage105,045 miles
Since last MOT+7,793 miles
PASS
Mileage97,252 miles
Since last MOT+20,233 miles
PASS
Mileage77,019 miles
Since last MOT+13,697 miles
PASS
Mileage63,322 miles
Since last MOT+3,663 miles
PASS
Mileage59,659 miles
Since last MOT+975 miles
PASS
Mileage58,684 miles
Since last MOT+12,430 miles
PASS
Mileage46,254 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,254 miles
Since last MOT+9,731 miles
PASS
Mileage36,523 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SB08 PPY

What car is SB08 PPY?

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

What is the mileage of SB08 PPY?

The last recorded mileage for SB08 PPY was 165,035 miles, recorded on 1 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB08 PPY passed its MOT?

SB08 PPY has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 1 Nov 2025.

Is SB08 PPY ULEZ compliant?

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

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