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SB08 YGN

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 10 (60% pass rate). It has 219,962 miles on the clock, averaging 12,358 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SB08 YGN

MOT Status
Due date passed
219,962
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2011
60%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
12,358

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading219,962 miles
Reading date
Miles last year46
Average per year12,358
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB08 YGN 47k90k134k177k220k '11'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage219,962 miles
Since last MOT+46 miles
FAIL
Mileage219,916 miles
Since last MOT+14,120 miles
PASS
Mileage205,796 miles
Since last MOT+324 miles
FAIL
Mileage205,472 miles
Since last MOT+14,452 miles
PASS
Mileage191,020 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage191,020 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage191,019 miles
Since last MOT+13,267 miles
PASS
Mileage177,752 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage177,740 miles
Since last MOT+10,125 miles
PASS
Mileage167,615 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage167,615 miles
Since last MOT+7,266 miles
PASS
Mileage160,349 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,349 miles
Since last MOT+10,673 miles
PASS
Mileage149,676 miles
Since last MOT+143 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,533 miles
Since last MOT+10,235 miles
PASS
Mileage139,298 miles
Since last MOT+13,460 miles
PASS
Mileage125,838 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,838 miles
Since last MOT+16,359 miles
PASS
Mileage109,479 miles
Since last MOT+15,437 miles
PASS
Mileage94,042 miles
Since last MOT+12,221 miles
PASS
Mileage81,821 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,820 miles
Since last MOT+2,109 miles
PASS
Mileage79,711 miles
Since last MOT+12,025 miles
PASS
Mileage67,686 miles
Since last MOT+20,510 miles
PASS
Mileage47,176 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 YGN
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 YGN

What car is SB08 YGN?

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

What is the mileage of SB08 YGN?

The last recorded mileage for SB08 YGN was 219,962 miles, recorded on 30 May 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB08 YGN passed its MOT?

SB08 YGN has had 25 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (15 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 30 May 2025.

Is SB08 YGN ULEZ compliant?

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

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