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SH08 MUP

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
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 1896cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 121,598 miles on the clock, averaging 7,754 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.

MOT & Mileage History for SH08 MUP

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,598
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,754

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 reading121,598 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year7,754
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH08 MUP 21k46k71k96k122k '11'24'18

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,598 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,597 miles
Since last MOT+23,772 miles
PASS
Mileage97,825 miles
Since last MOT+151 miles
PASS
Mileage97,674 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,651 miles
Since last MOT+3,105 miles
PASS
Mileage94,546 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,543 miles
Since last MOT+5,148 miles
PASS
Mileage89,395 miles
Since last MOT+7,071 miles
PASS
Mileage82,324 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,324 miles
Since last MOT+8,139 miles
PASS
Mileage74,185 miles
Since last MOT+6,682 miles
PASS
Mileage67,503 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,502 miles
Since last MOT+6,957 miles
PASS
Mileage60,545 miles
Since last MOT+5,690 miles
PASS
Mileage54,855 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,855 miles
Since last MOT+7,039 miles
PASS
Mileage47,816 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,815 miles
Since last MOT+6,362 miles
PASS
Mileage41,453 miles
Since last MOT+11,241 miles
PASS
Mileage30,212 miles
Since last MOT+9,497 miles
PASS
Mileage20,715 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil

The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 MUP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SH08 MUP

What car is SH08 MUP?

SH08 MUP is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2008.

What is the mileage of SH08 MUP?

The last recorded mileage for SH08 MUP was 121,598 miles, recorded on 23 Apr 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH08 MUP passed its MOT?

SH08 MUP has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 23 Apr 2024.

Is SH08 MUP ULEZ compliant?

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

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