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SO08 DHU

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 82,368 miles on the clock, averaging 4,750 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SO08 DHU

MOT Status
Due date passed
82,368
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,750

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading82,368 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,580
Average per year4,750
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SO08 DHU 15k32k49k66k82k '11'25'20

Check SO08 DHU

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,368 miles
Since last MOT+4,580 miles
PASS
Mileage77,788 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,781 miles
Since last MOT+2,856 miles
PASS
Mileage74,925 miles
Since last MOT+4,179 miles
PASS
Mileage70,746 miles
Since last MOT+6,681 miles
PASS
Mileage64,065 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,063 miles
Since last MOT+4,284 miles
PASS
Mileage59,779 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,779 miles
Since last MOT+6,166 miles
PASS
Mileage53,613 miles
Since last MOT+7,155 miles
PASS
Mileage46,458 miles
Since last MOT+2,300 miles
PASS
Mileage44,158 miles
Since last MOT+6,612 miles
PASS
Mileage37,546 miles
Since last MOT+4,672 miles
PASS
Mileage32,874 miles
Since last MOT+1,963 miles
PASS
Mileage30,911 miles
Since last MOT+5,647 miles
PASS
Mileage25,264 miles
Since last MOT+4,881 miles
PASS
Mileage20,383 miles
Since last MOT+5,096 miles
PASS
Mileage15,287 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SO08 DHU

What car is SO08 DHU?

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

What is the mileage of SO08 DHU?

The last recorded mileage for SO08 DHU was 82,368 miles, recorded on 23 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO08 DHU passed its MOT?

SO08 DHU has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 23 Jul 2025.

Is SO08 DHU ULEZ compliant?

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

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