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SH08 YOF

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 142,413 miles on the clock, averaging 8,543 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SH08 YOF

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,413
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,543

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 reading142,413 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,514
Average per year8,543
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH08 YOF 21k52k82k112k142k '11'25'18

Check SH08 YOF

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,413 miles
Since last MOT+7,514 miles
PASS
Mileage134,899 miles
Since last MOT+13,904 miles
PASS
Mileage120,995 miles
Since last MOT+10,547 miles
PASS
Mileage110,448 miles
Since last MOT+12,017 miles
PASS
Mileage98,431 miles
Since last MOT+905 miles
PASS
Mileage97,526 miles
Since last MOT+44 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,482 miles
Since last MOT+12,284 miles
PASS
Mileage85,198 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,197 miles
Since last MOT+9,431 miles
PASS
Mileage75,766 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,766 miles
Since last MOT+7,250 miles
PASS
Mileage68,516 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,516 miles
Since last MOT+8,069 miles
PASS
Mileage60,447 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,447 miles
Since last MOT+9,008 miles
PASS
Mileage51,439 miles
Since last MOT+8,085 miles
PASS
Mileage43,354 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,349 miles
Since last MOT+7,135 miles
PASS
Mileage36,214 miles
Since last MOT+7,068 miles
PASS
Mileage29,146 miles
Since last MOT+7,730 miles
PASS
Mileage21,416 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 YOF
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 YOF

What car is SH08 YOF?

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

What is the mileage of SH08 YOF?

The last recorded mileage for SH08 YOF was 142,413 miles, recorded on 19 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH08 YOF passed its MOT?

SH08 YOF has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 19 Jun 2025.

Is SH08 YOF ULEZ compliant?

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

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