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SL08 WPR

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 49,458 miles on the clock, averaging 2,725 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL08 WPR

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
49,458
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
2,725

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading49,458 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,038
Average per year2,725
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SL08 WPR 10k20k30k40k49k '11'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage49,458 miles
Since last MOT+3,038 miles
PASS
Mileage46,420 miles
Since last MOT+2,951 miles
PASS
Mileage43,469 miles
Since last MOT+2,817 miles
PASS
Mileage40,652 miles
Since last MOT+2,140 miles
PASS
Mileage38,512 miles
Since last MOT+4,223 miles
PASS
Mileage34,289 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,288 miles
Since last MOT+4,059 miles
PASS
Mileage30,229 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,229 miles
Since last MOT+3,034 miles
PASS
Mileage27,195 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,195 miles
Since last MOT+2,947 miles
PASS
Mileage24,248 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,248 miles
Since last MOT+3,005 miles
PASS
Mileage21,243 miles
Since last MOT+2,460 miles
PASS
Mileage18,783 miles
Since last MOT+3,067 miles
PASS
Mileage15,716 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage15,716 miles
Since last MOT+2,292 miles
PASS
Mileage13,424 miles
Since last MOT+1,513 miles
PASS
Mileage11,911 miles
Since last MOT+1,943 miles
PASS
Mileage9,968 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage9,968 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 WPR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SL08 WPR

What car is SL08 WPR?

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

What is the mileage of SL08 WPR?

The last recorded mileage for SL08 WPR was 49,458 miles, recorded on 17 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL08 WPR passed its MOT?

SL08 WPR has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 17 Dec 2025.

Is SL08 WPR ULEZ compliant?

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

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