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BD08 YFV

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 168,049 miles on the clock, averaging 5,565 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BD08 YFV

MOT Status
Due date passed
168,049
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,565

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading168,049 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,301
Average per year5,565
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BD08 YFV 96k114k132k150k168k '11'24'17

Check BD08 YFV

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage168,049 miles
Since last MOT+6,301 miles
PASS
Mileage161,748 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,744 miles
Since last MOT+3,656 miles
PASS
Mileage158,088 miles
Since last MOT+2,983 miles
PASS
Mileage155,105 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage155,105 miles
Since last MOT+3,211 miles
PASS
Mileage151,894 miles
Since last MOT+4,566 miles
PASS
Mileage147,328 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,328 miles
Since last MOT+6,233 miles
PASS
Mileage141,095 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,095 miles
Since last MOT+5,718 miles
PASS
Mileage135,377 miles
Since last MOT+8,549 miles
PASS
Mileage126,828 miles
Since last MOT+7,609 miles
PASS
Mileage119,219 miles
Since last MOT+8,149 miles
PASS
Mileage111,070 miles
Since last MOT+15,371 miles
PASS
Mileage95,699 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About BD08 YFV

What car is BD08 YFV?

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

What is the mileage of BD08 YFV?

The last recorded mileage for BD08 YFV was 168,049 miles, recorded on 23 May 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BD08 YFV passed its MOT?

BD08 YFV has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 23 May 2024.

Is BD08 YFV ULEZ compliant?

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

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