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SM08 CWN

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 161,981 miles on the clock, averaging 8,107 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM08 CWN

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
161,981
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,107

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading161,981 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,360
Average per year8,107
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SM08 CWN 43k73k103k132k162k '11'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage161,981 miles
Since last MOT+14,360 miles
PASS
Mileage147,621 miles
Since last MOT+6,957 miles
PASS
Mileage140,664 miles
Since last MOT+6,312 miles
PASS
Mileage134,352 miles
Since last MOT+5,785 miles
PASS
Mileage128,567 miles
Since last MOT+9,058 miles
PASS
Mileage119,509 miles
Since last MOT+9,822 miles
PASS
Mileage109,687 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,687 miles
Since last MOT+6,979 miles
PASS
Mileage102,708 miles
Since last MOT+7,523 miles
PASS
Mileage95,185 miles
Since last MOT+7,423 miles
PASS
Mileage87,762 miles
Since last MOT+9,064 miles
PASS
Mileage78,698 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,698 miles
Since last MOT+8,277 miles
PASS
Mileage70,421 miles
Since last MOT+10,767 miles
PASS
Mileage59,654 miles
Since last MOT+10,447 miles
PASS
Mileage49,207 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,204 miles
Since last MOT+5,863 miles
PASS
Mileage43,341 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,341 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 CWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SM08 CWN

What car is SM08 CWN?

SM08 CWN is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2008.

What is the mileage of SM08 CWN?

The last recorded mileage for SM08 CWN was 161,981 miles, recorded on 11 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM08 CWN passed its MOT?

SM08 CWN has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 11 Nov 2025.

Is SM08 CWN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM08 CWN 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 SM08 CWN?

SM08 CWN is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.