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BN08 GDE

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
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 1968cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 128,592 miles on the clock, averaging 6,922 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BN08 GDE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
128,592
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,922

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading128,592 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,063
Average per year6,922
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BN08 GDE 25k51k77k103k129k '11'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,592 miles
Since last MOT+5,063 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,529 miles
Since last MOT+7,710 miles
PASS
Mileage115,819 miles
Since last MOT+57 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,762 miles
Since last MOT+5,727 miles
PASS
Mileage110,035 miles
Since last MOT+8,933 miles
PASS
Mileage101,102 miles
Since last MOT+5,836 miles
PASS
Mileage95,266 miles
Since last MOT+7,775 miles
PASS
Mileage87,491 miles
Since last MOT+8,666 miles
PASS
Mileage78,825 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,825 miles
Since last MOT+6,799 miles
PASS
Mileage72,026 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,026 miles
Since last MOT+8,055 miles
PASS
Mileage63,971 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,971 miles
Since last MOT+2,833 miles
PASS
Mileage61,138 miles
Since last MOT+8,538 miles
PASS
Mileage52,600 miles
Since last MOT+11,273 miles
PASS
Mileage41,327 miles
Since last MOT+7,317 miles
PASS
Mileage34,010 miles
Since last MOT+9,003 miles
PASS
Mileage25,007 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 GDE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeBN — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About BN08 GDE

What car is BN08 GDE?

BN08 GDE is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2008.

What is the mileage of BN08 GDE?

The last recorded mileage for BN08 GDE was 128,592 miles, recorded on 9 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN08 GDE passed its MOT?

BN08 GDE has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 9 Feb 2026.

Is BN08 GDE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BN08 GDE 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 BN08 GDE?

BN08 GDE is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.