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 1598cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 157,666 miles on the clock, averaging 10,250 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SW08 GXP
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 157,666 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 74 |
| Average per year | 10,250 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SW08 GXP |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SW — Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 08 — March 2008 to August 2008 |
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About SW08 GXP
What car is SW08 GXP?
SW08 GXP is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2008.
What is the mileage of SW08 GXP?
The last recorded mileage for SW08 GXP was 157,666 miles, recorded on 17 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SW08 GXP passed its MOT?
SW08 GXP has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 17 Aug 2023.
Is SW08 GXP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SW08 GXP 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 SW08 GXP?
SW08 GXP is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.