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SM08 WUO

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 180,779 miles on the clock, averaging 10,451 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM08 WUO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
180,779
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
10,451

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading180,779 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,084
Average per year10,451
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM08 WUO 30k67k105k143k181k '11'25'18

Check SM08 WUO

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage180,779 miles
Since last MOT+11,084 miles
PASS
Mileage169,695 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage169,685 miles
Since last MOT+13,276 miles
PASS
Mileage156,409 miles
Since last MOT+14,710 miles
PASS
Mileage141,699 miles
Since last MOT+13,215 miles
PASS
Mileage128,484 miles
Since last MOT+9,386 miles
PASS
Mileage119,098 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,098 miles
Since last MOT+9,636 miles
PASS
Mileage109,462 miles
Since last MOT+8,133 miles
PASS
Mileage101,329 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,329 miles
Since last MOT+6,172 miles
PASS
Mileage95,157 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,157 miles
Since last MOT+3,316 miles
PASS
Mileage91,841 miles
Since last MOT+12,164 miles
PASS
Mileage79,677 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,677 miles
Since last MOT+12,366 miles
PASS
Mileage67,311 miles
Since last MOT+13,722 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,589 miles
Since last MOT+10,293 miles
PASS
Mileage43,296 miles
Since last MOT+13,618 miles
PASS
Mileage29,678 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SM08 WUO

What car is SM08 WUO?

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

What is the mileage of SM08 WUO?

The last recorded mileage for SM08 WUO was 180,779 miles, recorded on 1 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM08 WUO passed its MOT?

SM08 WUO has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 1 Dec 2025.

Is SM08 WUO ULEZ compliant?

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

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