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BD08 GCV

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 175,217 miles on the clock, averaging 9,777 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BD08 GCV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
175,217
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
9,777

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading175,217 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,546
Average per year9,777
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BD08 GCV 28k65k102k138k175k '11'26'20

Check BD08 GCV

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage175,217 miles
Since last MOT+8,546 miles
PASS
Mileage166,671 miles
Since last MOT+3,919 miles
PASS
Mileage162,752 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage162,745 miles
Since last MOT+15,343 miles
PASS
Mileage147,402 miles
Since last MOT+11,734 miles
PASS
Mileage135,668 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,668 miles
Since last MOT+8,129 miles
PASS
Mileage127,539 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,539 miles
Since last MOT+8,037 miles
PASS
Mileage119,502 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,502 miles
Since last MOT+8,396 miles
PASS
Mileage111,106 miles
Since last MOT+11,791 miles
PASS
Mileage99,315 miles
Since last MOT+11,165 miles
PASS
Mileage88,150 miles
Since last MOT+7,230 miles
PASS
Mileage80,920 miles
Since last MOT+7,729 miles
PASS
Mileage73,191 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,191 miles
Since last MOT+10,922 miles
PASS
Mileage62,269 miles
Since last MOT+12,386 miles
PASS
Mileage49,883 miles
Since last MOT+10,030 miles
PASS
Mileage39,853 miles
Since last MOT+12,050 miles
PASS
Mileage27,803 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 GCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeBD — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About BD08 GCV

What car is BD08 GCV?

BD08 GCV is a grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2008.

What is the mileage of BD08 GCV?

The last recorded mileage for BD08 GCV was 175,217 miles, recorded on 11 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BD08 GCV passed its MOT?

BD08 GCV has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 11 Jun 2026.

Is BD08 GCV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BD08 GCV 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 BD08 GCV?

BD08 GCV is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.