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SH08 JWY

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 2 (85% pass rate). It has 166,596 miles on the clock, averaging 12,539 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SH08 JWY

MOT Status
Due date passed
166,596
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2011
85%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
12,539

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading166,596 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11
Average per year12,539
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH08 JWY 30k64k98k132k167k '11'22'17

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage166,596 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage166,585 miles
Since last MOT+27,218 miles
PASS
Mileage139,367 miles
Since last MOT+8,179 miles
PASS
Mileage131,188 miles
Since last MOT+8,236 miles
PASS
Mileage122,952 miles
Since last MOT+7,406 miles
PASS
Mileage115,546 miles
Since last MOT+54 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,492 miles
Since last MOT+15,959 miles
PASS
Mileage99,533 miles
Since last MOT+17,552 miles
PASS
Mileage81,981 miles
Since last MOT+15,921 miles
PASS
Mileage66,060 miles
Since last MOT+12,883 miles
PASS
Mileage53,177 miles
Since last MOT+11,051 miles
PASS
Mileage42,126 miles
Since last MOT+12,236 miles
PASS
Mileage29,890 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 JWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SH08 JWY

What car is SH08 JWY?

SH08 JWY is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2008.

What is the mileage of SH08 JWY?

The last recorded mileage for SH08 JWY was 166,596 miles, recorded on 1 Apr 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH08 JWY passed its MOT?

SH08 JWY has had 13 MOT tests with an 85% pass rate (11 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 1 Apr 2022.

Is SH08 JWY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH08 JWY 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 SH08 JWY?

SH08 JWY is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.