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SB08 UBS

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 171,598 miles on the clock, averaging 9,827 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SB08 UBS

MOT Status
Due date passed
171,598
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
9,827

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading171,598 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,827
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB08 UBS 46k78k109k140k172k '11'24'19

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage171,598 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage171,598 miles
Since last MOT+4,840 miles
PASS
Mileage166,758 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage166,758 miles
Since last MOT+8,020 miles
PASS
Mileage158,738 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage158,738 miles
Since last MOT+6,088 miles
PASS
Mileage152,650 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,650 miles
Since last MOT+8,735 miles
PASS
Mileage143,915 miles
Since last MOT+3,753 miles
PASS
Mileage140,162 miles
Since last MOT+5,851 miles
PASS
Mileage134,311 miles
Since last MOT+8,749 miles
PASS
Mileage125,562 miles
Since last MOT+10,736 miles
PASS
Mileage114,826 miles
Since last MOT+12,042 miles
PASS
Mileage102,784 miles
Since last MOT+22,038 miles
PASS
Mileage80,746 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,746 miles
Since last MOT+22,183 miles
PASS
Mileage58,563 miles
Since last MOT+12,424 miles
PASS
Mileage46,139 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 UBS
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 UBS

What car is SB08 UBS?

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

What is the mileage of SB08 UBS?

The last recorded mileage for SB08 UBS was 171,598 miles, recorded on 23 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB08 UBS passed its MOT?

SB08 UBS has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 23 Jan 2024.

Is SB08 UBS ULEZ compliant?

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

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