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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 125,147 miles on the clock, averaging 7,026 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SM08 UCS
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 125,147 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 32 |
| Average per year | 7,026 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM08 UCS |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| 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 UCS
What car is SM08 UCS?
SM08 UCS is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2008.
What is the mileage of SM08 UCS?
The last recorded mileage for SM08 UCS was 125,147 miles, recorded on 24 Jun 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM08 UCS passed its MOT?
SM08 UCS has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 24 Jun 2024.
Is SM08 UCS ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM08 UCS 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 UCS?
SM08 UCS is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.