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SL08 WPP

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Green Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGreen
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 177,129 miles on the clock, averaging 9,886 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL08 WPP

MOT Status
Due date passed
177,129
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,886

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading177,129 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,350
Average per year9,886
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL08 WPP 56k86k116k147k177k '11'23'18

Check SL08 WPP

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage177,129 miles
Since last MOT+4,350 miles
PASS
Mileage172,779 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage172,774 miles
Since last MOT+6,969 miles
PASS
Mileage165,805 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage165,794 miles
Since last MOT+6,934 miles
PASS
Mileage158,860 miles
Since last MOT+7,509 miles
PASS
Mileage151,351 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,341 miles
Since last MOT+10,659 miles
PASS
Mileage140,682 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,682 miles
Since last MOT+10,634 miles
PASS
Mileage130,048 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,042 miles
Since last MOT+12,348 miles
PASS
Mileage117,694 miles
Since last MOT+11,024 miles
PASS
Mileage106,670 miles
Since last MOT+12,170 miles
PASS
Mileage94,500 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage69,975 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,975 miles
Since last MOT+14,372 miles
PASS
Mileage55,603 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,603 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SL08 WPP

What car is SL08 WPP?

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

What is the mileage of SL08 WPP?

The last recorded mileage for SL08 WPP was 177,129 miles, recorded on 16 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL08 WPP passed its MOT?

SL08 WPP has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 16 Sep 2023.

Is SL08 WPP ULEZ compliant?

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

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