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 Petrol 1390cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 132,531 miles on the clock, averaging 7,268 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for SO08 VML
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 132,531 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,268 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO08 VML |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 08 — March 2008 to August 2008 |
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About SO08 VML
What car is SO08 VML?
SO08 VML is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2008.
What is the mileage of SO08 VML?
The last recorded mileage for SO08 VML was 132,531 miles, recorded on 11 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO08 VML passed its MOT?
SO08 VML has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 11 Dec 2025.
Is SO08 VML ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO08 VML 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 VML?
SO08 VML is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.