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SB08 XBO

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 157,438 miles on the clock, averaging 11,016 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SB08 XBO

MOT Status
Due date passed
157,438
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2011
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
11,016

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 reading157,438 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,807
Average per year11,016
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB08 XBO 18k53k88k123k157k '11'24'18

Check SB08 XBO

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage157,438 miles
Since last MOT+9,807 miles
PASS
Mileage147,631 miles
Since last MOT+149 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,482 miles
Since last MOT+8,322 miles
PASS
Mileage139,160 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,157 miles
Since last MOT+8,284 miles
PASS
Mileage130,873 miles
Since last MOT+16,157 miles
PASS
Mileage114,716 miles
Since last MOT+15,679 miles
PASS
Mileage99,037 miles
Since last MOT+17,069 miles
PASS
Mileage81,968 miles
Since last MOT+18,775 miles
PASS
Mileage63,193 miles
Since last MOT+17,965 miles
PASS
Mileage45,228 miles
Since last MOT+19,786 miles
PASS
Mileage25,442 miles
Since last MOT+2,320 miles
PASS
Mileage23,122 miles
Since last MOT+2,385 miles
PASS
Mileage20,737 miles
Since last MOT+2,376 miles
PASS
Mileage18,361 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 XBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SB08 XBO

What car is SB08 XBO?

SB08 XBO is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2008.

What is the mileage of SB08 XBO?

The last recorded mileage for SB08 XBO was 157,438 miles, recorded on 29 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB08 XBO passed its MOT?

SB08 XBO has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last was tested on 29 Jan 2024.

Is SB08 XBO ULEZ compliant?

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

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