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SW08 TBO

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 115,118 miles on the clock, averaging 7,027 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SW08 TBO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
115,118
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,027

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading115,118 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,152
Average per year7,027
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SW08 TBO 9k36k62k89k115k '11'26'19

Check SW08 TBO

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,118 miles
Since last MOT+8,152 miles
PASS
Mileage106,966 miles
Since last MOT+8,919 miles
PASS
Mileage98,047 miles
Since last MOT+9,375 miles
PASS
Mileage88,672 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,671 miles
Since last MOT+11,393 miles
PASS
Mileage77,278 miles
Since last MOT+7,124 miles
PASS
Mileage70,154 miles
Since last MOT+6,375 miles
PASS
Mileage63,779 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,778 miles
Since last MOT+9,010 miles
PASS
Mileage54,768 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,768 miles
Since last MOT+9,588 miles
PASS
Mileage45,180 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,180 miles
Since last MOT+9,662 miles
PASS
Mileage35,518 miles
Since last MOT+7,845 miles
PASS
Mileage27,673 miles
Since last MOT+6,775 miles
PASS
Mileage20,898 miles
Since last MOT+3,642 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+2,442 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+2,518 miles
PASS
Mileage12,296 miles
Since last MOT+3,095 miles
PASS
Mileage9,201 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 TBO
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 TBO

What car is SW08 TBO?

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

What is the mileage of SW08 TBO?

The last recorded mileage for SW08 TBO was 115,118 miles, recorded on 18 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW08 TBO passed its MOT?

SW08 TBO has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 18 Jun 2026.

Is SW08 TBO ULEZ compliant?

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

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