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SM08 WFN

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 95,314 miles on the clock, averaging 5,279 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM08 WFN

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
95,314
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
88%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,279

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

Below average
Latest reading95,314 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,930
Average per year5,279
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM08 WFN 15k35k55k75k95k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,314 miles
Since last MOT+1,930 miles
PASS
Mileage93,384 miles
Since last MOT+3,702 miles
PASS
Mileage89,682 miles
Since last MOT+7,858 miles
PASS
Mileage81,824 miles
Since last MOT+9,132 miles
PASS
Mileage72,692 miles
Since last MOT+6,229 miles
PASS
Mileage66,463 miles
Since last MOT+5,664 miles
PASS
Mileage60,799 miles
Since last MOT+6,668 miles
PASS
Mileage54,131 miles
Since last MOT+4,936 miles
PASS
Mileage49,195 miles
Since last MOT+5,156 miles
PASS
Mileage44,039 miles
Since last MOT+5,476 miles
PASS
Mileage38,563 miles
Since last MOT+5,204 miles
PASS
Mileage33,359 miles
Since last MOT+4,549 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,810 miles
Since last MOT+4,062 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,748 miles
Since last MOT+5,431 miles
PASS
Mileage19,317 miles
Since last MOT+4,277 miles
PASS
Mileage15,040 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 WFN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSM — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SM08 WFN

What car is SM08 WFN?

SM08 WFN is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2008.

What is the mileage of SM08 WFN?

The last recorded mileage for SM08 WFN was 95,314 miles, recorded on 28 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM08 WFN passed its MOT?

SM08 WFN has had 16 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (14 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 28 Jul 2026.

Is SM08 WFN ULEZ compliant?

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

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