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SO08 NKD

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 176,145 miles on the clock, averaging 9,445 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SO08 NKD

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
176,145
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,445

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 reading176,145 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,356
Average per year9,445
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SO08 NKD 41k75k108k142k176k '11'25'19

Check SO08 NKD

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage176,145 miles
Since last MOT+3,356 miles
PASS
Mileage172,789 miles
Since last MOT+4,750 miles
PASS
Mileage168,039 miles
Since last MOT+6,724 miles
PASS
Mileage161,315 miles
Since last MOT+8,404 miles
PASS
Mileage152,911 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage152,906 miles
Since last MOT+6,930 miles
PASS
Mileage145,976 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,976 miles
Since last MOT+6,829 miles
PASS
Mileage139,147 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,147 miles
Since last MOT+9,963 miles
PASS
Mileage129,184 miles
Since last MOT+10,577 miles
PASS
Mileage118,607 miles
Since last MOT+347 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,260 miles
Since last MOT+11,349 miles
PASS
Mileage106,911 miles
Since last MOT+10,615 miles
PASS
Mileage96,296 miles
Since last MOT+10,588 miles
PASS
Mileage85,708 miles
Since last MOT+12,292 miles
PASS
Mileage73,416 miles
Since last MOT+18,665 miles
PASS
Mileage54,751 miles
Since last MOT+14,111 miles
PASS
Mileage40,640 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 NKD
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 NKD

What car is SO08 NKD?

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

What is the mileage of SO08 NKD?

The last recorded mileage for SO08 NKD was 176,145 miles, recorded on 1 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SO08 NKD passed its MOT?

SO08 NKD has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 1 Dec 2025.

Is SO08 NKD ULEZ compliant?

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

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