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BF08 YHH

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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 9 (65% pass rate). It has 120,756 miles on the clock, averaging 5,981 miles per year, below 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 YHH

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
120,756
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2011
65%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
5,981

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading120,756 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,004
Average per year5,981
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BF08 YHH 31k53k76k98k121k '11'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,756 miles
Since last MOT+11,004 miles
PASS
Mileage109,752 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,752 miles
Since last MOT+9,610 miles
PASS
Mileage100,142 miles
Since last MOT+119 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,023 miles
Since last MOT+7,473 miles
PASS
Mileage92,550 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,550 miles
Since last MOT+6,961 miles
PASS
Mileage85,589 miles
Since last MOT+1,587 miles
PASS
Mileage84,002 miles
Since last MOT+1,472 miles
PASS
Mileage82,530 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,530 miles
Since last MOT+2,106 miles
PASS
Mileage80,424 miles
Since last MOT+2,453 miles
PASS
Mileage77,971 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,971 miles
Since last MOT+4,405 miles
PASS
Mileage73,566 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,566 miles
Since last MOT+3,502 miles
PASS
Mileage70,064 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,064 miles
Since last MOT+4,064 miles
PASS
Mileage66,000 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,999 miles
Since last MOT+1,090 miles
PASS
Mileage64,909 miles
Since last MOT+8,961 miles
PASS
Mileage55,948 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,948 miles
Since last MOT+7,477 miles
PASS
Mileage48,471 miles
Since last MOT+7,677 miles
PASS
Mileage40,794 miles
Since last MOT+9,861 miles
PASS
Mileage30,933 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 YHH
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 YHH

What car is BF08 YHH?

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

What is the mileage of BF08 YHH?

The last recorded mileage for BF08 YHH was 120,756 miles, recorded on 24 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BF08 YHH passed its MOT?

BF08 YHH has had 26 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (17 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 24 Feb 2026.

Is BF08 YHH ULEZ compliant?

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

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