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SM08 XYT

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 87,765 miles on the clock, averaging 3,094 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SM08 XYT

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
87,765
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
84%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
3,094

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading87,765 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10
Average per year3,094
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SM08 XYT 43k54k65k77k88k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,765 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,755 miles
Since last MOT+5,262 miles
PASS
Mileage82,493 miles
Since last MOT+3,583 miles
PASS
Mileage78,910 miles
Since last MOT+1,538 miles
PASS
Mileage77,372 miles
Since last MOT+1,236 miles
PASS
Mileage76,136 miles
Since last MOT+992 miles
PASS
Mileage75,144 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,144 miles
Since last MOT+1,859 miles
PASS
Mileage73,285 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,285 miles
Since last MOT+1,850 miles
PASS
Mileage71,435 miles
Since last MOT+1,845 miles
PASS
Mileage69,590 miles
Since last MOT+2,099 miles
PASS
Mileage67,491 miles
Since last MOT+1,976 miles
PASS
Mileage65,515 miles
Since last MOT+2,378 miles
PASS
Mileage63,137 miles
Since last MOT+2,565 miles
PASS
Mileage60,572 miles
Since last MOT+3,281 miles
PASS
Mileage57,291 miles
Since last MOT+2,387 miles
PASS
Mileage54,904 miles
Since last MOT+11,846 miles
PASS
Mileage43,058 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SM08 XYT

What car is SM08 XYT?

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

What is the mileage of SM08 XYT?

The last recorded mileage for SM08 XYT was 87,765 miles, recorded on 27 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SM08 XYT passed its MOT?

SM08 XYT has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Nov 2025.

Is SM08 XYT ULEZ compliant?

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

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