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BD08 YJO

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 1896cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 199,455 miles on the clock, averaging 11,565 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.

MOT & Mileage History for BD08 YJO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
199,455
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
11,565

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading199,455 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,565
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BD08 YJO 33k74k116k158k199k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage199,455 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage199,455 miles
Since last MOT+94 miles
FAIL
Mileage199,361 miles
Since last MOT+9,468 miles
PASS
Mileage189,893 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage189,893 miles
Since last MOT+6,587 miles
PASS
Mileage183,306 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage183,306 miles
Since last MOT+7,529 miles
PASS
Mileage175,777 miles
Since last MOT+14,541 miles
PASS
Mileage161,236 miles
Since last MOT+13,667 miles
PASS
Mileage147,569 miles
Since last MOT+9,652 miles
PASS
Mileage137,917 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,917 miles
Since last MOT+13,724 miles
PASS
Mileage124,193 miles
Since last MOT+15,328 miles
PASS
Mileage108,865 miles
Since last MOT+19,495 miles
PASS
Mileage89,370 miles
Since last MOT+3,842 miles
PASS
Mileage85,528 miles
Since last MOT+7,481 miles
PASS
Mileage78,047 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,047 miles
Since last MOT+6,858 miles
PASS
Mileage71,189 miles
Since last MOT+14,308 miles
PASS
Mileage56,881 miles
Since last MOT+24,234 miles
PASS
Mileage32,647 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil

The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 YJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeBD — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About BD08 YJO

What car is BD08 YJO?

BD08 YJO is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2008.

What is the mileage of BD08 YJO?

The last recorded mileage for BD08 YJO was 199,455 miles, recorded on 5 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BD08 YJO passed its MOT?

BD08 YJO has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 5 Nov 2025.

Is BD08 YJO ULEZ compliant?

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

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