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SO08 BJK

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 114,504 miles on the clock, averaging 6,727 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SO08 BJK

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
114,504
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,727

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 reading114,504 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year6,727
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO08 BJK 14k39k64k89k115k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,504 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,502 miles
Since last MOT+7,200 miles
PASS
Mileage107,302 miles
Since last MOT+6,595 miles
PASS
Mileage100,707 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,707 miles
Since last MOT+8,080 miles
PASS
Mileage92,627 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,627 miles
Since last MOT+7,190 miles
PASS
Mileage85,437 miles
Since last MOT+6,570 miles
PASS
Mileage78,867 miles
Since last MOT+5,418 miles
PASS
Mileage73,449 miles
Since last MOT+3,995 miles
PASS
Mileage69,454 miles
Since last MOT+5,167 miles
PASS
Mileage64,287 miles
Since last MOT+6,917 miles
PASS
Mileage57,370 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,370 miles
Since last MOT+13,696 miles
PASS
Mileage43,674 miles
Since last MOT+11,769 miles
PASS
Mileage31,905 miles
Since last MOT+5,335 miles
PASS
Mileage26,570 miles
Since last MOT+4,359 miles
PASS
Mileage22,211 miles
Since last MOT+4,833 miles
PASS
Mileage17,378 miles
Since last MOT+3,866 miles
PASS
Mileage13,512 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage13,512 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 BJK
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 BJK

What car is SO08 BJK?

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

What is the mileage of SO08 BJK?

The last recorded mileage for SO08 BJK was 114,504 miles, recorded on 29 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO08 BJK passed its MOT?

SO08 BJK has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 Jun 2026.

Is SO08 BJK ULEZ compliant?

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

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