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SB08 XCA

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 83,070 miles on the clock, averaging 4,846 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for SB08 XCA

MOT Status
Due date passed
83,070
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,846

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading83,070 miles
Reading date
Miles last year63
Average per year4,846
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB08 XCA 27k41k55k69k83k '11'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,070 miles
Since last MOT+63 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,007 miles
Since last MOT+5,054 miles
PASS
Mileage77,953 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,954 miles
Since last MOT+4,946 miles
PASS
Mileage73,008 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,008 miles
Since last MOT+1,799 miles
PASS
Mileage71,209 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,209 miles
Since last MOT+11,882 miles
PASS
Mileage59,327 miles
Since last MOT+2,597 miles
PASS
Mileage56,730 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,730 miles
Since last MOT+2,385 miles
PASS
Mileage54,345 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,345 miles
Since last MOT+2,141 miles
PASS
Mileage52,204 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,204 miles
Since last MOT+3,142 miles
PASS
Mileage49,062 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,062 miles
Since last MOT+6,155 miles
PASS
Mileage42,907 miles
Since last MOT+9,360 miles
PASS
Mileage33,547 miles
Since last MOT+6,421 miles
PASS
Mileage27,126 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 XCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SB08 XCA

What car is SB08 XCA?

SB08 XCA is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2008.

What is the mileage of SB08 XCA?

The last recorded mileage for SB08 XCA was 83,070 miles, recorded on 9 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB08 XCA passed its MOT?

SB08 XCA has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 9 Jan 2023.

Is SB08 XCA ULEZ compliant?

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

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