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BL08 RVT

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
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 1968cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 183,691 miles on the clock, averaging 12,728 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BL08 RVT

MOT Status
Due date passed
183,691
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2011
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
12,728

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading183,691 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,213
Average per year12,728
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BL08 RVT 42k78k113k148k184k '11'22'18

Check BL08 RVT

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage183,691 miles
Since last MOT+6,213 miles
PASS
Mileage177,478 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage177,477 miles
Since last MOT+2,596 miles
PASS
Mileage174,881 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage174,881 miles
Since last MOT+8,150 miles
PASS
Mileage166,731 miles
Since last MOT+8,088 miles
PASS
Mileage158,643 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,642 miles
Since last MOT+31,040 miles
PASS
Mileage127,602 miles
Since last MOT+23,420 miles
PASS
Mileage104,182 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,180 miles
Since last MOT+17,160 miles
PASS
Mileage87,020 miles
Since last MOT+21,003 miles
PASS
Mileage66,017 miles
Since last MOT+7,705 miles
PASS
Mileage58,312 miles
Since last MOT+16,138 miles
PASS
Mileage42,174 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 RVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About BL08 RVT

What car is BL08 RVT?

BL08 RVT is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2008.

What is the mileage of BL08 RVT?

The last recorded mileage for BL08 RVT was 183,691 miles, recorded on 9 Aug 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL08 RVT passed its MOT?

BL08 RVT has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 9 Aug 2022.

Is BL08 RVT ULEZ compliant?

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

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