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SH08 MVL

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 179,698 miles on the clock, averaging 12,141 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SH08 MVL

MOT Status
Due date passed
179,698
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
12,141

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 reading179,698 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,754
Average per year12,141
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH08 MVL 22k61k101k140k180k '11'24'18

Check SH08 MVL

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage179,698 miles
Since last MOT+6,754 miles
PASS
Mileage172,944 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage172,944 miles
Since last MOT+12,684 miles
PASS
Mileage160,260 miles
Since last MOT+176 miles
FAIL
Mileage160,084 miles
Since last MOT+10,098 miles
PASS
Mileage149,986 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,971 miles
Since last MOT+22,866 miles
PASS
Mileage127,105 miles
Since last MOT+15,728 miles
PASS
Mileage111,377 miles
Since last MOT+7,866 miles
PASS
Mileage103,511 miles
Since last MOT+18,389 miles
PASS
Mileage85,122 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,122 miles
Since last MOT+15,927 miles
PASS
Mileage69,195 miles
Since last MOT+15,957 miles
PASS
Mileage53,238 miles
Since last MOT+13,366 miles
PASS
Mileage39,872 miles
Since last MOT+7,160 miles
PASS
Mileage32,712 miles
Since last MOT+1,584 miles
PASS
Mileage31,128 miles
Since last MOT+9,590 miles
PASS
Mileage21,538 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 MVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SH08 MVL

What car is SH08 MVL?

SH08 MVL is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2008.

What is the mileage of SH08 MVL?

The last recorded mileage for SH08 MVL was 179,698 miles, recorded on 29 May 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH08 MVL passed its MOT?

SH08 MVL has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 29 May 2024.

Is SH08 MVL ULEZ compliant?

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

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