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BL08 EOH

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 5 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing 2 (60% pass rate). It has 42,953 miles on the clock, averaging 6,933 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 BL08 EOH

MOT Status
Due date passed
42,953
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2011
60%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
6,933

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 reading42,953 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,933
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BL08 EOH 29k33k36k40k43k '11'13'12

Check BL08 EOH

Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

PASS
Mileage42,953 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,953 miles
Since last MOT+7,199 miles
PASS
Mileage35,754 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,754 miles
Since last MOT+6,376 miles
PASS
Mileage29,378 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

RegistrationBL08 EOH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About BL08 EOH

What car is BL08 EOH?

BL08 EOH is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2008.

What is the mileage of BL08 EOH?

The last recorded mileage for BL08 EOH was 42,953 miles, recorded on 13 Jun 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL08 EOH passed its MOT?

BL08 EOH has had 5 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (3 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 13 Jun 2013.

Is BL08 EOH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL08 EOH 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 BL08 EOH?

BL08 EOH is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.