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BD08 OLJ

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 104,990 miles on the clock, averaging 5,152 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BD08 OLJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
104,990
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2011
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
5,152

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading104,990 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year5,152
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BD08 OLJ 52k65k78k92k105k '11'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,990 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,985 miles
Since last MOT+2,048 miles
PASS
Mileage102,937 miles
Since last MOT+2,464 miles
PASS
Mileage100,473 miles
Since last MOT+1,158 miles
PASS
Mileage99,315 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,315 miles
Since last MOT+5,305 miles
PASS
Mileage94,010 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,010 miles
Since last MOT+8,462 miles
PASS
Mileage85,548 miles
Since last MOT+6,355 miles
PASS
Mileage79,193 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,193 miles
Since last MOT+6,774 miles
PASS
Mileage72,419 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,419 miles
Since last MOT+5,444 miles
PASS
Mileage66,975 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,975 miles
Since last MOT+5,022 miles
PASS
Mileage61,953 miles
Since last MOT+9,974 miles
PASS
Mileage51,979 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 OLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeBD — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About BD08 OLJ

What car is BD08 OLJ?

BD08 OLJ is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2008.

What is the mileage of BD08 OLJ?

The last recorded mileage for BD08 OLJ was 104,990 miles, recorded on 6 Sep 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BD08 OLJ passed its MOT?

BD08 OLJ has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 6 Sep 2021.

Is BD08 OLJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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