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SO08 NKA

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 142,552 miles on the clock, averaging 6,489 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SO08 NKA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
142,552
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,489

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
7

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading142,552 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,489
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO08 NKA 45k69k94k118k143k '11'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,552 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,552 miles
Since last MOT+9,215 miles
PASS
Mileage133,337 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,337 miles
Since last MOT+8,176 miles
PASS
Mileage125,161 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,161 miles
Since last MOT+8,664 miles
PASS
Mileage116,497 miles
Since last MOT+8,924 miles
PASS
Mileage107,573 miles
Since last MOT+6,413 miles
PASS
Mileage101,160 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,160 miles
Since last MOT+8,672 miles
PASS
Mileage92,488 miles
Since last MOT+50,000 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,488 miles
PASS
Mileage86,800 miles
Since last MOT+6,187 miles
PASS
Mileage80,613 miles
Since last MOT+10,341 miles
PASS
Mileage70,272 miles
Since last MOT+6,173 miles
PASS
Mileage64,099 miles
Since last MOT+1,318 miles
PASS
Mileage62,781 miles
Since last MOT+6,376 miles
PASS
Mileage56,405 miles
Since last MOT+4,526 miles
PASS
Mileage51,879 miles
Since last MOT+7,135 miles
PASS
Mileage44,744 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SO08 NKA

What car is SO08 NKA?

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

What is the mileage of SO08 NKA?

The last recorded mileage for SO08 NKA was 142,552 miles, recorded on 10 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO08 NKA passed its MOT?

SO08 NKA has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 10 Aug 2026.

Is SO08 NKA ULEZ compliant?

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

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