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BL08 UTP

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 116,148 miles on the clock, averaging 6,262 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BL08 UTP

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
116,148
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2011
88%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,262

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading116,148 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,079
Average per year6,262
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for BL08 UTP 25k48k70k93k116k '11'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,148 miles
Since last MOT+9,079 miles
PASS
Mileage107,069 miles
Since last MOT+7,358 miles
PASS
Mileage99,711 miles
Since last MOT+7,786 miles
PASS
Mileage91,925 miles
Since last MOT+6,194 miles
PASS
Mileage85,731 miles
Since last MOT+5,403 miles
PASS
Mileage80,328 miles
Since last MOT+9,960 miles
PASS
Mileage70,368 miles
Since last MOT+6,122 miles
PASS
Mileage64,246 miles
Since last MOT+3,280 miles
PASS
Mileage60,966 miles
Since last MOT+4,502 miles
PASS
Mileage56,464 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,464 miles
Since last MOT+10,296 miles
PASS
Mileage46,168 miles
Since last MOT+5,199 miles
PASS
Mileage40,969 miles
Since last MOT+4,946 miles
PASS
Mileage36,023 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,023 miles
Since last MOT+5,287 miles
PASS
Mileage30,736 miles
Since last MOT+5,939 miles
PASS
Mileage24,797 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 UTP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeBL — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About BL08 UTP

What car is BL08 UTP?

BL08 UTP is a grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2008.

What is the mileage of BL08 UTP?

The last recorded mileage for BL08 UTP was 116,148 miles, recorded on 30 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BL08 UTP passed its MOT?

BL08 UTP has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 30 Jan 2026.

Is BL08 UTP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BL08 UTP is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is BL08 UTP?

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