Vehicle summary
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 117,862 miles on the clock, averaging 6,631 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SM08 FRL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 117,862 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,571 |
| Average per year | 6,631 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM08 FRL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 08 — March 2008 to August 2008 |
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About SM08 FRL
What car is SM08 FRL?
SM08 FRL is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2008.
What is the mileage of SM08 FRL?
The last recorded mileage for SM08 FRL was 117,862 miles, recorded on 30 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM08 FRL passed its MOT?
SM08 FRL has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 30 Apr 2026.
Is SM08 FRL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM08 FRL 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 SM08 FRL?
SM08 FRL is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.