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SL08 OEX

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 147,289 miles on the clock, averaging 9,789 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL08 OEX

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,289
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2011
88%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
9,789

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading147,289 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17,265
Average per year9,789
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL08 OEX 12k46k80k114k147k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,289 miles
Since last MOT+17,265 miles
PASS
Mileage130,024 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,024 miles
Since last MOT+13,291 miles
PASS
Mileage116,733 miles
Since last MOT+9,786 miles
PASS
Mileage106,947 miles
Since last MOT+9,706 miles
PASS
Mileage97,241 miles
Since last MOT+2,949 miles
PASS
Mileage94,292 miles
Since last MOT+9,035 miles
PASS
Mileage85,257 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,257 miles
Since last MOT+10,981 miles
PASS
Mileage74,276 miles
Since last MOT+5,152 miles
PASS
Mileage69,124 miles
Since last MOT+13,915 miles
PASS
Mileage55,209 miles
Since last MOT+12,513 miles
PASS
Mileage42,696 miles
Since last MOT+9,142 miles
PASS
Mileage33,554 miles
Since last MOT+9,928 miles
PASS
Mileage23,626 miles
Since last MOT+9,800 miles
PASS
Mileage13,826 miles
Since last MOT+1,507 miles
PASS
Mileage12,319 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 OEX
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 OEX

What car is SL08 OEX?

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

What is the mileage of SL08 OEX?

The last recorded mileage for SL08 OEX was 147,289 miles, recorded on 14 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL08 OEX passed its MOT?

SL08 OEX has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 14 Jun 2025.

Is SL08 OEX ULEZ compliant?

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

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