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SL08 GAX

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 1968cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 125,750 miles on the clock, averaging 6,819 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL08 GAX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
125,750
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,819

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading125,750 miles
Reading date
Miles last year50
Average per year6,819
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SL08 GAX 25k50k76k101k126k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,750 miles
Since last MOT+50 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,700 miles
Since last MOT+3,989 miles
PASS
Mileage121,711 miles
Since last MOT+4,779 miles
PASS
Mileage116,932 miles
Since last MOT+5,486 miles
PASS
Mileage111,446 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,446 miles
Since last MOT+6,358 miles
PASS
Mileage105,088 miles
Since last MOT+7,633 miles
PASS
Mileage97,455 miles
Since last MOT+9,622 miles
PASS
Mileage87,833 miles
Since last MOT+5,690 miles
PASS
Mileage82,143 miles
Since last MOT+6,134 miles
PASS
Mileage76,009 miles
Since last MOT+5,337 miles
PASS
Mileage70,672 miles
Since last MOT+4,876 miles
PASS
Mileage65,796 miles
Since last MOT+10,131 miles
PASS
Mileage55,665 miles
Since last MOT+10,429 miles
PASS
Mileage45,236 miles
Since last MOT+10,304 miles
PASS
Mileage34,932 miles
Since last MOT+9,605 miles
PASS
Mileage25,327 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,327 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 GAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SL08 GAX

What car is SL08 GAX?

SL08 GAX is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2008.

What is the mileage of SL08 GAX?

The last recorded mileage for SL08 GAX was 125,750 miles, recorded on 19 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL08 GAX passed its MOT?

SL08 GAX has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 19 Dec 2025.

Is SL08 GAX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL08 GAX 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 GAX?

SL08 GAX is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.