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SB08 YGH

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 163,026 miles on the clock, averaging 8,297 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SB08 YGH

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
163,026
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,297

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 reading163,026 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,297
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB08 YGH 39k70k101k132k163k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage163,026 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,026 miles
Since last MOT+7,812 miles
PASS
Mileage155,214 miles
Since last MOT+5,107 miles
PASS
Mileage150,107 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage150,105 miles
Since last MOT+6,300 miles
PASS
Mileage143,805 miles
Since last MOT+4,843 miles
PASS
Mileage138,962 miles
Since last MOT+3,754 miles
PASS
Mileage135,208 miles
Since last MOT+2,326 miles
PASS
Mileage132,882 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,880 miles
Since last MOT+6,668 miles
PASS
Mileage126,212 miles
Since last MOT+10,105 miles
PASS
Mileage116,107 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,104 miles
Since last MOT+15,251 miles
PASS
Mileage100,853 miles
Since last MOT+15,342 miles
PASS
Mileage85,511 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,511 miles
Since last MOT+16,725 miles
PASS
Mileage68,786 miles
Since last MOT+6,604 miles
PASS
Mileage62,182 miles
Since last MOT+6,320 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,862 miles
Since last MOT+9,068 miles
PASS
Mileage46,794 miles
Since last MOT+7,956 miles
PASS
Mileage38,838 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 YGH
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 YGH

What car is SB08 YGH?

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

What is the mileage of SB08 YGH?

The last recorded mileage for SB08 YGH was 163,026 miles, recorded on 15 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB08 YGH passed its MOT?

SB08 YGH has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 15 Apr 2026.

Is SB08 YGH ULEZ compliant?

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

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