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SW08 YBV

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

White Registered in Aberdeen, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourWhite
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 114,775 miles on the clock, averaging 7,240 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SW08 YBV

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,775
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,240

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 reading114,775 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14
Average per year7,240
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SW08 YBV 20k44k67k91k115k '11'24'18

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,775 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,761 miles
Since last MOT+9,074 miles
PASS
Mileage105,687 miles
Since last MOT+12,669 miles
PASS
Mileage93,018 miles
Since last MOT+2,798 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,220 miles
Since last MOT+11,829 miles
PASS
Mileage78,391 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,391 miles
Since last MOT+7,658 miles
PASS
Mileage70,733 miles
Since last MOT+10,553 miles
PASS
Mileage60,180 miles
Since last MOT+5,401 miles
PASS
Mileage54,779 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,770 miles
Since last MOT+2,028 miles
PASS
Mileage52,742 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage33,086 miles
Since last MOT+1,717 miles
PASS
Mileage31,369 miles
Since last MOT+3,677 miles
PASS
Mileage27,692 miles
Since last MOT+3,517 miles
PASS
Mileage24,175 miles
Since last MOT+4,143 miles
PASS
Mileage20,032 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SW08 YBV

What car is SW08 YBV?

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

What is the mileage of SW08 YBV?

The last recorded mileage for SW08 YBV was 114,775 miles, recorded on 3 May 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW08 YBV passed its MOT?

SW08 YBV has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 May 2024.

Is SW08 YBV ULEZ compliant?

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

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