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AB08 BSM

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 156,996 miles on the clock, averaging 8,801 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AB08 BSM

MOT Status
Due date passed
156,996
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,801

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading156,996 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year8,801
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AB08 BSM 34k64k95k126k157k '11'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,996 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage156,995 miles
Since last MOT+9,790 miles
PASS
Mileage147,205 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,197 miles
Since last MOT+14,100 miles
PASS
Mileage133,097 miles
Since last MOT+331 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,766 miles
Since last MOT+4,000 miles
PASS
Mileage128,766 miles
Since last MOT+3,347 miles
PASS
Mileage125,419 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,419 miles
Since last MOT+4,565 miles
PASS
Mileage120,854 miles
Since last MOT+4,068 miles
PASS
Mileage116,786 miles
Since last MOT+4,894 miles
PASS
Mileage111,892 miles
Since last MOT+6,640 miles
PASS
Mileage105,252 miles
Since last MOT+4,028 miles
PASS
Mileage101,224 miles
Since last MOT+7,524 miles
PASS
Mileage93,700 miles
Since last MOT+16,190 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,510 miles
Since last MOT+19,760 miles
PASS
Mileage57,750 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,748 miles
Since last MOT+13,250 miles
PASS
Mileage44,498 miles
Since last MOT+10,919 miles
PASS
Mileage33,579 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 BSM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeAB — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About AB08 BSM

What car is AB08 BSM?

AB08 BSM is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2008.

What is the mileage of AB08 BSM?

The last recorded mileage for AB08 BSM was 156,996 miles, recorded on 8 Mar 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AB08 BSM passed its MOT?

AB08 BSM has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 8 Mar 2025.

Is AB08 BSM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AB08 BSM 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 AB08 BSM?

AB08 BSM is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.