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 Diesel 1968cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 172,612 miles on the clock, averaging 10,120 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SO08 EXV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 172,612 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 10,120 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO08 EXV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1968cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 08 — March 2008 to August 2008 |
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About SO08 EXV
What car is SO08 EXV?
SO08 EXV is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2008.
What is the mileage of SO08 EXV?
The last recorded mileage for SO08 EXV was 172,612 miles, recorded on 10 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO08 EXV passed its MOT?
SO08 EXV has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 10 Jun 2025.
Is SO08 EXV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO08 EXV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2008, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is SO08 EXV?
SO08 EXV is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.