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SC08 SZL

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 Petrol 1390cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 186,668 miles on the clock, averaging 12,387 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for SC08 SZL

MOT Status
Due date passed
186,668
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
12,387

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading186,668 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,387
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SC08 SZL 30k69k108k147k187k '11'24'19

Check SC08 SZL

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage186,668 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage186,668 miles
Since last MOT+3,969 miles
PASS
Mileage182,699 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage182,699 miles
Since last MOT+1,443 miles
PASS
Mileage181,256 miles
Since last MOT+7,921 miles
PASS
Mileage173,335 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage173,335 miles
Since last MOT+3,736 miles
FAIL
Mileage169,599 miles
Since last MOT+10,168 miles
PASS
Mileage159,431 miles
Since last MOT+7,561 miles
PASS
Mileage151,870 miles
Since last MOT+14,008 miles
PASS
Mileage137,862 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,860 miles
Since last MOT+16,066 miles
PASS
Mileage121,794 miles
Since last MOT+18,884 miles
PASS
Mileage102,910 miles
Since last MOT+16,948 miles
PASS
Mileage85,962 miles
Since last MOT+18,138 miles
PASS
Mileage67,824 miles
Since last MOT+20,088 miles
PASS
Mileage47,736 miles
Since last MOT+18,000 miles
PASS
Mileage29,736 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 SZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSC — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SC08 SZL

What car is SC08 SZL?

SC08 SZL is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2008.

What is the mileage of SC08 SZL?

The last recorded mileage for SC08 SZL was 186,668 miles, recorded on 19 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SC08 SZL passed its MOT?

SC08 SZL has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 19 Feb 2024.

Is SC08 SZL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SC08 SZL is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is SC08 SZL?

SC08 SZL is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.