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SB08 XOU

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
ColourSilver
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 2000cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 3 (75% pass rate). It has 153,183 miles on the clock, averaging 8,907 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SB08 XOU

MOT Status
Due date passed
153,183
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2011
75%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
8,907

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading153,183 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,907
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB08 XOU 87k103k120k137k153k '11'18'15

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage153,183 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,183 miles
Since last MOT+16,136 miles
PASS
Mileage137,047 miles
Since last MOT+16,273 miles
PASS
Mileage120,774 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,774 miles
Since last MOT+13,654 miles
PASS
Mileage107,120 miles
PASS
Mileage120,671 miles
Since last MOT+9,548 miles
PASS
Mileage111,123 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,123 miles
Since last MOT+7,325 miles
PASS
Mileage103,798 miles
Since last MOT+7,577 miles
PASS
Mileage96,221 miles
Since last MOT+9,508 miles
PASS
Mileage86,713 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 XOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SB08 XOU

What car is SB08 XOU?

SB08 XOU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2008.

What is the mileage of SB08 XOU?

The last recorded mileage for SB08 XOU was 153,183 miles, recorded on 16 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB08 XOU passed its MOT?

SB08 XOU has had 12 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (9 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 Nov 2018.

Is SB08 XOU ULEZ compliant?

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

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