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SL08 OET

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing every one. It has 55,569 miles on the clock, averaging 3,180 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL08 OET

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
55,569
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
100%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 0 failed ✓

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

0

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
3,180

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading55,569 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,984
Average per year3,180
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL08 OET 9k20k32k44k56k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage55,569 miles
Since last MOT+1,984 miles
PASS
Mileage53,585 miles
Since last MOT+1,850 miles
PASS
Mileage51,735 miles
Since last MOT+1,812 miles
PASS
Mileage49,923 miles
Since last MOT+3,699 miles
PASS
Mileage46,224 miles
Since last MOT+4,993 miles
PASS
Mileage41,231 miles
Since last MOT+1,256 miles
PASS
Mileage39,975 miles
Since last MOT+2,154 miles
PASS
Mileage37,821 miles
Since last MOT+3,759 miles
PASS
Mileage34,062 miles
Since last MOT+3,026 miles
PASS
Mileage31,036 miles
Since last MOT+3,640 miles
PASS
Mileage27,396 miles
Since last MOT+4,701 miles
PASS
Mileage22,695 miles
Since last MOT+2,975 miles
PASS
Mileage19,720 miles
Since last MOT+3,227 miles
PASS
Mileage16,493 miles
Since last MOT+3,181 miles
PASS
Mileage13,312 miles
Since last MOT+4,734 miles
PASS
Mileage8,578 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 OET
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SL08 OET

What car is SL08 OET?

SL08 OET is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2008.

What is the mileage of SL08 OET?

The last recorded mileage for SL08 OET was 55,569 miles, recorded on 27 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL08 OET passed its MOT?

SL08 OET has had 16 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (16 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 27 Jan 2026.

Is SL08 OET ULEZ compliant?

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

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