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SL08 SOJ

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
ColourBlue
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 2000cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 184,982 miles on the clock, averaging 16,438 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL08 SOJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
184,982
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2011
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
16,438

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading184,982 miles
Reading date
Miles last year18,089
Average per year16,438
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL08 SOJ 15k57k100k142k185k '11'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage184,982 miles
Since last MOT+18,089 miles
PASS
Mileage166,893 miles
Since last MOT+10,146 miles
PASS
Mileage156,747 miles
Since last MOT+15,360 miles
PASS
Mileage141,387 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,387 miles
Since last MOT+19,791 miles
PASS
Mileage121,596 miles
Since last MOT+20,664 miles
PASS
Mileage100,932 miles
Since last MOT+148 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,784 miles
Since last MOT+23,599 miles
PASS
Mileage77,185 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,182 miles
Since last MOT+23,068 miles
PASS
Mileage54,114 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,114 miles
Since last MOT+20,670 miles
PASS
Mileage33,444 miles
Since last MOT+17,118 miles
PASS
Mileage16,326 miles
Since last MOT+1,517 miles
PASS
Mileage14,809 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 SOJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SL08 SOJ

What car is SL08 SOJ?

SL08 SOJ is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2008.

What is the mileage of SL08 SOJ?

The last recorded mileage for SL08 SOJ was 184,982 miles, recorded on 22 Jul 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL08 SOJ passed its MOT?

SL08 SOJ has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 22 Jul 2021.

Is SL08 SOJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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