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SW08 YCM

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 96,281 miles on the clock, averaging 5,692 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SW08 YCM

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,281
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
84%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,692

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading96,281 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,170
Average per year5,692
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SW08 YCM 15k35k56k76k96k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,281 miles
Since last MOT+9,170 miles
PASS
Mileage87,111 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,111 miles
Since last MOT+6,002 miles
PASS
Mileage81,109 miles
Since last MOT+8,147 miles
PASS
Mileage72,962 miles
Since last MOT+10,681 miles
PASS
Mileage62,281 miles
Since last MOT+13,814 miles
PASS
Mileage48,467 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,460 miles
Since last MOT+1,259 miles
PASS
Mileage47,201 miles
Since last MOT+2,388 miles
PASS
Mileage44,813 miles
Since last MOT+2,270 miles
PASS
Mileage42,543 miles
Since last MOT+2,117 miles
PASS
Mileage40,426 miles
Since last MOT+2,381 miles
PASS
Mileage38,045 miles
Since last MOT+3,013 miles
PASS
Mileage35,032 miles
Since last MOT+4,888 miles
PASS
Mileage30,144 miles
Since last MOT+5,054 miles
PASS
Mileage25,090 miles
Since last MOT+5,012 miles
PASS
Mileage20,078 miles
Since last MOT+4,850 miles
PASS
Mileage15,228 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage15,211 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 YCM
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 YCM

What car is SW08 YCM?

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

What is the mileage of SW08 YCM?

The last recorded mileage for SW08 YCM was 96,281 miles, recorded on 16 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SW08 YCM passed its MOT?

SW08 YCM has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 Jul 2025.

Is SW08 YCM ULEZ compliant?

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

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