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SO08 EXZ

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1968cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 152,611 miles on the clock, averaging 9,243 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SO08 EXZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
152,611
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,243

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading152,611 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,243
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO08 EXZ 25k57k89k121k153k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage152,611 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,611 miles
Since last MOT+3,674 miles
PASS
Mileage148,937 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,937 miles
Since last MOT+7,217 miles
PASS
Mileage141,720 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,720 miles
Since last MOT+9,525 miles
PASS
Mileage132,195 miles
Since last MOT+13,241 miles
PASS
Mileage118,954 miles
Since last MOT+3,724 miles
PASS
Mileage115,230 miles
Since last MOT+5,241 miles
PASS
Mileage109,989 miles
Since last MOT+11,529 miles
PASS
Mileage98,460 miles
Since last MOT+179 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,281 miles
Since last MOT+13,306 miles
PASS
Mileage84,975 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,975 miles
Since last MOT+11,456 miles
PASS
Mileage73,519 miles
Since last MOT+15,239 miles
PASS
Mileage58,280 miles
Since last MOT+9,804 miles
PASS
Mileage48,476 miles
Since last MOT+7,577 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,899 miles
Since last MOT+8,320 miles
PASS
Mileage32,579 miles
Since last MOT+7,844 miles
PASS
Mileage24,735 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 EXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSO — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SO08 EXZ

What car is SO08 EXZ?

SO08 EXZ is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2008.

What is the mileage of SO08 EXZ?

The last recorded mileage for SO08 EXZ was 152,611 miles, recorded on 15 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO08 EXZ passed its MOT?

SO08 EXZ has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 15 Jan 2025.

Is SO08 EXZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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