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SH08 JXL

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 10 (62% pass rate). It has 147,390 miles on the clock, averaging 7,423 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SH08 JXL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
147,390
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2011
62%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
7,423

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 reading147,390 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10
Average per year7,423
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH08 JXL 36k64k92k120k147k '11'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,390 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,380 miles
Since last MOT+883 miles
PASS
Mileage146,497 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage146,497 miles
Since last MOT+3,142 miles
PASS
Mileage143,355 miles
Since last MOT+167 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,188 miles
Since last MOT+5,619 miles
PASS
Mileage137,569 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,559 miles
Since last MOT+3,539 miles
PASS
Mileage134,020 miles
Since last MOT+46 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,974 miles
Since last MOT+3,667 miles
PASS
Mileage130,307 miles
Since last MOT+78 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,229 miles
Since last MOT+3,149 miles
PASS
Mileage127,080 miles
Since last MOT+5,617 miles
PASS
Mileage121,463 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,463 miles
Since last MOT+5,550 miles
PASS
Mileage115,913 miles
Since last MOT+4,825 miles
PASS
Mileage111,088 miles
Since last MOT+8,788 miles
PASS
Mileage102,300 miles
Since last MOT+13,556 miles
PASS
Mileage88,744 miles
Since last MOT+14,770 miles
PASS
Mileage73,974 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,974 miles
Since last MOT+12,956 miles
PASS
Mileage61,018 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,017 miles
Since last MOT+14,143 miles
PASS
Mileage46,874 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,874 miles
Since last MOT+10,710 miles
PASS
Mileage36,164 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SH08 JXL

What car is SH08 JXL?

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

What is the mileage of SH08 JXL?

The last recorded mileage for SH08 JXL was 147,390 miles, recorded on 7 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH08 JXL passed its MOT?

SH08 JXL has had 26 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (16 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 7 May 2026.

Is SH08 JXL ULEZ compliant?

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

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