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SB08 XRE

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 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 136,338 miles on the clock, averaging 8,131 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SB08 XRE

MOT Status
Due date passed
136,338
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
8,131

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 reading136,338 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year8,131
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB08 XRE 26k53k81k109k136k '11'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage136,338 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,337 miles
Since last MOT+9,391 miles
PASS
Mileage126,946 miles
Since last MOT+7,996 miles
PASS
Mileage118,950 miles
Since last MOT+5,526 miles
PASS
Mileage113,424 miles
Since last MOT+5,367 miles
PASS
Mileage108,057 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,056 miles
Since last MOT+5,985 miles
PASS
Mileage102,071 miles
Since last MOT+55 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,016 miles
Since last MOT+6,051 miles
PASS
Mileage95,965 miles
Since last MOT+5,910 miles
PASS
Mileage90,055 miles
Since last MOT+6,489 miles
PASS
Mileage83,566 miles
Since last MOT+6,899 miles
PASS
Mileage76,667 miles
Since last MOT+16,789 miles
PASS
Mileage59,878 miles
Since last MOT+11,273 miles
PASS
Mileage48,605 miles
Since last MOT+8,317 miles
PASS
Mileage40,288 miles
Since last MOT+7,648 miles
PASS
Mileage32,640 miles
Since last MOT+7,003 miles
PASS
Mileage25,637 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 XRE
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 XRE

What car is SB08 XRE?

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

What is the mileage of SB08 XRE?

The last recorded mileage for SB08 XRE was 136,338 miles, recorded on 30 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB08 XRE passed its MOT?

SB08 XRE has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 30 Jan 2025.

Is SB08 XRE ULEZ compliant?

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

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