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SW08 BMZ

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Aberdeen, 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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 6 (63% pass rate). It has 140,112 miles on the clock, averaging 8,648 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SW08 BMZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
140,112
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
63%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,648

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading140,112 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,031
Average per year8,648
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SW08 BMZ 29k57k84k112k140k '11'24'16

Check SW08 BMZ

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage140,112 miles
Since last MOT+7,031 miles
PASS
Mileage133,081 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,042 miles
PASS
Mileage181,254 miles
Since last MOT+490 miles
FAIL
Mileage180,764 miles
Since last MOT+24,581 miles
PASS
Mileage156,183 miles
Since last MOT+565 miles
FAIL
Mileage155,618 miles
Since last MOT+25,258 miles
PASS
Mileage130,360 miles
Since last MOT+237 miles
FAIL
Mileage130,123 miles
Since last MOT+26,595 miles
PASS
Mileage103,528 miles
Since last MOT+21,338 miles
PASS
Mileage82,190 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,189 miles
Since last MOT+22,483 miles
PASS
Mileage59,706 miles
Since last MOT+3,150 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,556 miles
Since last MOT+14,390 miles
PASS
Mileage42,166 miles
Since last MOT+13,312 miles
PASS
Mileage28,854 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 BMZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSW — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SW08 BMZ

What car is SW08 BMZ?

SW08 BMZ is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2008.

What is the mileage of SW08 BMZ?

The last recorded mileage for SW08 BMZ was 140,112 miles, recorded on 25 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW08 BMZ passed its MOT?

SW08 BMZ has had 16 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (10 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 25 Jan 2024.

Is SW08 BMZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW08 BMZ 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 SW08 BMZ?

SW08 BMZ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.