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SL08 SSZ

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 89,954 miles on the clock, averaging 8,749 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL08 SSZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,954
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2011
90%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
8,749

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading89,954 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,876
Average per year8,749
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL08 SSZ 21k39k56k73k90k '11'19'16

Check SL08 SSZ

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,954 miles
Since last MOT+2,876 miles
PASS
Mileage87,078 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,078 miles
Since last MOT+9,985 miles
PASS
Mileage77,093 miles
Since last MOT+16,505 miles
PASS
Mileage60,588 miles
Since last MOT+9,535 miles
PASS
Mileage51,053 miles
Since last MOT+5,832 miles
PASS
Mileage45,221 miles
Since last MOT+7,976 miles
PASS
Mileage37,245 miles
Since last MOT+8,368 miles
PASS
Mileage28,877 miles
Since last MOT+7,482 miles
PASS
Mileage21,395 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SL08 SSZ

What car is SL08 SSZ?

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

What is the mileage of SL08 SSZ?

The last recorded mileage for SL08 SSZ was 89,954 miles, recorded on 20 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL08 SSZ passed its MOT?

SL08 SSZ has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 20 May 2019.

Is SL08 SSZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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