Vehicle summary
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 1390cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 138,570 miles on the clock, averaging 8,145 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for SL08 BXR
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 138,570 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 22,069 |
| Average per year | 8,145 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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BUD/BCA
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SL08 BXR |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SL — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 08 — March 2008 to August 2008 |
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About SL08 BXR
What car is SL08 BXR?
SL08 BXR is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2008.
What is the mileage of SL08 BXR?
The last recorded mileage for SL08 BXR was 138,570 miles, recorded on 30 May 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL08 BXR passed its MOT?
SL08 BXR has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 30 May 2023.
Is SL08 BXR ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL08 BXR 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 SL08 BXR?
SL08 BXR is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.