Where was the SO08W number plate registered?

Vehicles with the SO08W prefix were first registered in Edinburgh, Scotland through official DVLA regional allocation tag SO.

What year was a SO08W registration plate released?

The SO08W series was issued during March 2008 to August 2008.

What is the MOT pass rate for SO08W vehicles?

Vehicles in the SO08W cohort demonstrate an average historical MOT pass rate of 62.5% based on 8 recorded DVSA inspections.

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SO08W Series Number Plates

UK vehicles registered in Edinburgh, Scotland during March 2008 to August 2008 with registration prefix SO08W.

Area Office: Edinburgh (Edinburgh, Scotland)
Release Period: March 2008 to August 2008
Tracked in Batch: 3 vehicles
MOT Pass Rate: 62.5%

Popular Makes

FORD 33.3% (1)

KIA 33.3% (1)

MERCEDES-BENZ 33.3% (1)

62.5%

Average MOT Pass Rate

Based on 8 historical tests

Common Colors

Grey2 vehicles

Silver1 vehicles

Active Plates in SO08W Series(3 of 3 displayed)

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SO08WAL

MOT Expired

KIA SPORTAGE 3 HEV AUTO

Hybrid Electric (Clean) · Grey

First Used: Mar 2025
MOT Expiry: —
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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SO08WHT

MOT Expired

FORD FOCUS

2.0L · Petrol · Grey

First Used: May 2008
MOT Expiry: 05 Dec 2024
Tax Status: —
Color: Grey

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SO08WOO

MOT Valid

MERCEDES-BENZ C

1.5L · Petrol · Silver

First Used: Feb 2020
MOT Expiry: 11 May 2027
Tax Status: —
Color: Silver

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Reliability & Common Problem Guides for SO08W Makes

Explore common mechanical faults, MOT advisory trends, and recall notices for popular vehicles in this registration batch:

FORD Common Problems KIA Common Problems MERCEDES-BENZ Common Problems

Frequently Asked Questions about SO08W Plates

Where was the SO08W number plate series registered?

Vehicles starting with SO08W were assigned to the Edinburgh covering Edinburgh, Scotland. The first two letters (SO) identify the memory tag assigned by the DVLA.

What registration period is SO08W?

The SO08W age identifier corresponds to vehicles first registered between March 2008 to August 2008.

How can I check the MOT history of a SO08W vehicle?

Click any registration in the plate list above to view the complete DVSA inspection history, advisory alerts, mileage progression, road tax status, and our AI mechanical risk evaluation.