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SO08 BGK

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 102,949 miles on the clock, averaging 6,121 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SO08 BGK

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,949
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2011
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,121

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 reading102,949 miles
Reading date
Miles last year499
Average per year6,121
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO08 BGK 33k51k68k86k103k '11'22'17

Check SO08 BGK

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,949 miles
Since last MOT+499 miles
PASS
Mileage102,450 miles
Since last MOT+976 miles
PASS
Mileage101,474 miles
Since last MOT+3,451 miles
PASS
Mileage98,023 miles
Since last MOT+2,294 miles
PASS
Mileage95,729 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,729 miles
Since last MOT+2,505 miles
PASS
Mileage93,224 miles
Since last MOT+3,029 miles
PASS
Mileage90,195 miles
Since last MOT+4,504 miles
PASS
Mileage85,691 miles
Since last MOT+13,100 miles
PASS
Mileage72,591 miles
Since last MOT+12,535 miles
PASS
Mileage60,056 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,056 miles
Since last MOT+10,553 miles
PASS
Mileage49,503 miles
Since last MOT+16,230 miles
PASS
Mileage33,273 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 BGK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SO08 BGK

What car is SO08 BGK?

SO08 BGK is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2008.

What is the mileage of SO08 BGK?

The last recorded mileage for SO08 BGK was 102,949 miles, recorded on 7 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO08 BGK passed its MOT?

SO08 BGK has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 7 Nov 2022.

Is SO08 BGK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO08 BGK 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 BGK?

SO08 BGK is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.