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SW08 LFS

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Red Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 136,220 miles on the clock, averaging 9,524 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SW08 LFS

MOT Status
Due date passed
136,220
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
9,524

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 reading136,220 miles
Reading date
Miles last year88
Average per year9,524
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SW08 LFS 16k46k76k106k136k '11'24'18

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage136,220 miles
Since last MOT+88 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,132 miles
Since last MOT+2,694 miles
PASS
Mileage133,438 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,438 miles
Since last MOT+3,108 miles
PASS
Mileage130,330 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage130,330 miles
Since last MOT+12,692 miles
PASS
Mileage117,638 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,637 miles
Since last MOT+13,768 miles
PASS
Mileage103,869 miles
Since last MOT+20,900 miles
PASS
Mileage82,969 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,967 miles
Since last MOT+11,716 miles
PASS
Mileage71,251 miles
Since last MOT+13,555 miles
PASS
Mileage57,696 miles
Since last MOT+116 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,580 miles
Since last MOT+16,572 miles
PASS
Mileage41,008 miles
Since last MOT+11,048 miles
PASS
Mileage29,960 miles
Since last MOT+2,571 miles
PASS
Mileage27,389 miles
Since last MOT+4,241 miles
PASS
Mileage23,148 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,148 miles
Since last MOT+2,986 miles
PASS
Mileage20,162 miles
Since last MOT+3,992 miles
PASS
Mileage16,170 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 LFS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSW — Aberdeen, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SW08 LFS

What car is SW08 LFS?

SW08 LFS is an red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Aberdeen in 2008.

What is the mileage of SW08 LFS?

The last recorded mileage for SW08 LFS was 136,220 miles, recorded on 20 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW08 LFS passed its MOT?

SW08 LFS has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 20 Jan 2024.

Is SW08 LFS ULEZ compliant?

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

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