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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 132,461 miles on the clock, averaging 9,628 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SO08 AWU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 132,461 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,846 |
| Average per year | 9,628 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO08 AWU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 08 — March 2008 to August 2008 |
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About SO08 AWU
What car is SO08 AWU?
SO08 AWU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2008.
What is the mileage of SO08 AWU?
The last recorded mileage for SO08 AWU was 132,461 miles, recorded on 30 Jun 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO08 AWU passed its MOT?
SO08 AWU has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 30 Jun 2023.
Is SO08 AWU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO08 AWU 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 SO08 AWU?
SO08 AWU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.