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 Diesel 1968cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 163,359 miles on the clock, averaging 8,580 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SL08 BYC
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 163,359 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4 |
| Average per year | 8,580 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SL08 BYC |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1968cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SL — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 08 — March 2008 to August 2008 |
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About SL08 BYC
What car is SL08 BYC?
SL08 BYC is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2008.
What is the mileage of SL08 BYC?
The last recorded mileage for SL08 BYC was 163,359 miles, recorded on 8 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SL08 BYC passed its MOT?
SL08 BYC has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 8 Apr 2026.
Is SL08 BYC ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL08 BYC 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 SL08 BYC?
SL08 BYC is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.