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SL08 SVP

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 2 (83% pass rate). It has 51,201 miles on the clock, averaging 4,512 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL08 SVP

MOT Status
Due date passed
51,201
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2011
83%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
4,512

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 reading51,201 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,512
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL08 SVP 10k20k30k41k51k '11'20'17

Check SL08 SVP

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage51,201 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,201 miles
Since last MOT+7,428 miles
PASS
Mileage43,773 miles
Since last MOT+6,332 miles
PASS
Mileage37,441 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,441 miles
Since last MOT+4,093 miles
PASS
Mileage33,348 miles
Since last MOT+4,448 miles
PASS
Mileage28,900 miles
Since last MOT+4,388 miles
PASS
Mileage24,512 miles
Since last MOT+5,548 miles
PASS
Mileage18,964 miles
Since last MOT+4,772 miles
PASS
Mileage14,192 miles
Since last MOT+2,000 miles
PASS
Mileage12,192 miles
Since last MOT+2,560 miles
PASS
Mileage9,632 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 SVP
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 SVP

What car is SL08 SVP?

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

What is the mileage of SL08 SVP?

The last recorded mileage for SL08 SVP was 51,201 miles, recorded on 29 Jun 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL08 SVP passed its MOT?

SL08 SVP has had 12 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (10 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 29 Jun 2020.

Is SL08 SVP ULEZ compliant?

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

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