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BF08 HND

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 155,512 miles on the clock, averaging 8,119 miles per year, around 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 BF08 HND

MOT Status
Due date passed
155,512
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2011
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,119

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading155,512 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,491
Average per year8,119
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BF08 HND 43k71k99k127k156k '11'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage155,512 miles
Since last MOT+13,491 miles
PASS
Mileage142,021 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,021 miles
Since last MOT+15,027 miles
PASS
Mileage126,994 miles
Since last MOT+1,178 miles
PASS
Mileage125,816 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,815 miles
Since last MOT+5,076 miles
PASS
Mileage120,739 miles
Since last MOT+3,563 miles
PASS
Mileage117,176 miles
Since last MOT+13,018 miles
PASS
Mileage104,158 miles
Since last MOT+8,262 miles
PASS
Mileage95,896 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,896 miles
Since last MOT+6,365 miles
PASS
Mileage89,531 miles
Since last MOT+8,183 miles
PASS
Mileage81,348 miles
Since last MOT+9,703 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,645 miles
Since last MOT+7,166 miles
PASS
Mileage64,479 miles
Since last MOT+6,947 miles
PASS
Mileage57,532 miles
Since last MOT+14,876 miles
PASS
Mileage42,656 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

RegistrationBF08 HND
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeBF — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About BF08 HND

What car is BF08 HND?

BF08 HND is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2008.

What is the mileage of BF08 HND?

The last recorded mileage for BF08 HND was 155,512 miles, recorded on 31 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BF08 HND passed its MOT?

BF08 HND has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 31 Jan 2025.

Is BF08 HND ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BF08 HND 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 BF08 HND?

BF08 HND is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.