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SL08 TDZ

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 211,604 miles on the clock, averaging 20,167 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL08 TDZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
211,604
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
20,167

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading211,604 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year20,167
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL08 TDZ 34k78k123k167k212k '11'20'16

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage211,604 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage211,602 miles
Since last MOT+20,676 miles
PASS
Mileage190,926 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage190,921 miles
Since last MOT+32,515 miles
PASS
Mileage158,406 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,404 miles
Since last MOT+34,993 miles
PASS
Mileage123,411 miles
Since last MOT+31,743 miles
PASS
Mileage91,668 miles
Since last MOT+27,282 miles
PASS
Mileage64,386 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,385 miles
Since last MOT+5,428 miles
PASS
Mileage58,957 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,957 miles
Since last MOT+10,054 miles
PASS
Mileage48,903 miles
Since last MOT+9,626 miles
PASS
Mileage39,277 miles
Since last MOT+5,457 miles
PASS
Mileage33,820 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,820 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SL08 TDZ

What car is SL08 TDZ?

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

What is the mileage of SL08 TDZ?

The last recorded mileage for SL08 TDZ was 211,604 miles, recorded on 11 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL08 TDZ passed its MOT?

SL08 TDZ has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 11 Feb 2020.

Is SL08 TDZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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