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BD08 XSY

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 89,504 miles on the clock, averaging 4,076 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for BD08 XSY

MOT Status
Due date passed
89,504
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2010
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
4,076

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

Low mileage
Latest reading89,504 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,959
Average per year4,076
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BD08 XSY 27k42k58k74k90k '10'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,504 miles
Since last MOT+4,959 miles
PASS
Mileage84,545 miles
Since last MOT+4,100 miles
PASS
Mileage80,445 miles
Since last MOT+3,195 miles
PASS
Mileage77,250 miles
Since last MOT+1,432 miles
PASS
Mileage75,818 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,818 miles
Since last MOT+1,000 miles
PASS
Mileage74,818 miles
Since last MOT+1,398 miles
PASS
Mileage73,420 miles
Since last MOT+1,834 miles
PASS
Mileage71,586 miles
Since last MOT+2,834 miles
PASS
Mileage68,752 miles
Since last MOT+4,007 miles
PASS
Mileage64,745 miles
Since last MOT+3,686 miles
PASS
Mileage61,059 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,059 miles
Since last MOT+4,500 miles
PASS
Mileage56,559 miles
Since last MOT+3,505 miles
PASS
Mileage53,054 miles
Since last MOT+4,550 miles
PASS
Mileage48,504 miles
Since last MOT+5,051 miles
PASS
Mileage43,453 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,453 miles
Since last MOT+16,709 miles
PASS
Mileage26,744 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 XSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeBD — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About BD08 XSY

What car is BD08 XSY?

BD08 XSY is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2008.

What is the mileage of BD08 XSY?

The last recorded mileage for BD08 XSY was 89,504 miles, recorded on 22 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BD08 XSY passed its MOT?

BD08 XSY has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 22 Aug 2025.

Is BD08 XSY ULEZ compliant?

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

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