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SB08 YDU

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 150,577 miles on the clock, averaging 8,528 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SB08 YDU

MOT Status
Due date passed
150,577
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
8,528

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading150,577 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,614
Average per year8,528
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB08 YDU 42k69k97k124k151k '11'23'18

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage150,577 miles
Since last MOT+2,614 miles
PASS
Mileage147,963 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,962 miles
Since last MOT+8,673 miles
PASS
Mileage139,289 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,286 miles
Since last MOT+5,802 miles
PASS
Mileage133,484 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,484 miles
Since last MOT+7,464 miles
PASS
Mileage126,020 miles
Since last MOT+11,183 miles
PASS
Mileage114,837 miles
Since last MOT+7,339 miles
PASS
Mileage107,498 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,495 miles
Since last MOT+6,786 miles
PASS
Mileage100,709 miles
Since last MOT+9,313 miles
PASS
Mileage91,396 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,396 miles
Since last MOT+11,020 miles
PASS
Mileage80,376 miles
Since last MOT+9,004 miles
PASS
Mileage71,372 miles
Since last MOT+3,069 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,303 miles
Since last MOT+10,457 miles
PASS
Mileage57,846 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,845 miles
Since last MOT+15,373 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,472 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 YDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SB08 YDU

What car is SB08 YDU?

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

What is the mileage of SB08 YDU?

The last recorded mileage for SB08 YDU was 150,577 miles, recorded on 4 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB08 YDU passed its MOT?

SB08 YDU has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 4 Dec 2023.

Is SB08 YDU ULEZ compliant?

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

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