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 1390cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 102,975 miles on the clock, averaging 5,039 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for SO08 BFZ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 102,975 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 5,039 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO08 BFZ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 08 — March 2008 to August 2008 |
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About SO08 BFZ
What car is SO08 BFZ?
SO08 BFZ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2008.
What is the mileage of SO08 BFZ?
The last recorded mileage for SO08 BFZ was 102,975 miles, recorded on 3 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO08 BFZ passed its MOT?
SO08 BFZ has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 3 Oct 2024.
Is SO08 BFZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO08 BFZ 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 BFZ?
SO08 BFZ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.