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SB08 XBR

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 10 (60% pass rate). It has 154,019 miles on the clock, averaging 7,743 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SB08 XBR

MOT Status
Due date passed
154,019
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2011
60%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
7,743

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading154,019 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,304
Average per year7,743
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB08 XBR 37k66k95k125k154k '11'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage154,019 miles
Since last MOT+7,304 miles
PASS
Mileage146,715 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,715 miles
Since last MOT+4,687 miles
PASS
Mileage142,028 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,028 miles
Since last MOT+3,862 miles
PASS
Mileage138,166 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,164 miles
Since last MOT+3,720 miles
PASS
Mileage134,444 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,444 miles
Since last MOT+2,719 miles
PASS
Mileage131,725 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,725 miles
Since last MOT+1,880 miles
PASS
Mileage129,845 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,845 miles
Since last MOT+9,051 miles
PASS
Mileage120,794 miles
Since last MOT+12,895 miles
PASS
Mileage107,899 miles
Since last MOT+11,753 miles
PASS
Mileage96,146 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,146 miles
Since last MOT+10,359 miles
PASS
Mileage85,787 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,787 miles
Since last MOT+11,624 miles
PASS
Mileage74,163 miles
Since last MOT+11,647 miles
PASS
Mileage62,516 miles
Since last MOT+10,527 miles
PASS
Mileage51,989 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,989 miles
Since last MOT+5,196 miles
PASS
Mileage46,793 miles
Since last MOT+10,237 miles
PASS
Mileage36,556 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SB08 XBR

What car is SB08 XBR?

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

What is the mileage of SB08 XBR?

The last recorded mileage for SB08 XBR was 154,019 miles, recorded on 13 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB08 XBR passed its MOT?

SB08 XBR has had 25 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (15 passes, 10 failures). It last was tested on 13 Jul 2026.

Is SB08 XBR ULEZ compliant?

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

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