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BN08 RXU

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 226,245 miles on the clock, averaging 11,651 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BN08 RXU

MOT Status
Due date passed
226,245
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2011
93%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
11,651

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading226,245 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,051
Average per year11,651
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BN08 RXU 84k120k155k191k226k '11'23'17

Check BN08 RXU

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage226,245 miles
Since last MOT+8,051 miles
PASS
Mileage218,194 miles
Since last MOT+13,913 miles
PASS
Mileage204,281 miles
Since last MOT+16,277 miles
PASS
Mileage188,004 miles
Since last MOT+18,283 miles
PASS
Mileage169,721 miles
Since last MOT+9,828 miles
PASS
Mileage159,893 miles
Since last MOT+9,096 miles
PASS
Mileage150,797 miles
Since last MOT+13,485 miles
PASS
Mileage137,312 miles
Since last MOT+144 miles
FAIL
Mileage137,168 miles
Since last MOT+11,124 miles
PASS
Mileage126,044 miles
Since last MOT+12,397 miles
PASS
Mileage113,647 miles
Since last MOT+17,284 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+8,106 miles
PASS
Mileage88,257 miles
Since last MOT+4,279 miles
PASS
Mileage83,978 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 RXU
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 RXU

What car is BN08 RXU?

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

What is the mileage of BN08 RXU?

The last recorded mileage for BN08 RXU was 226,245 miles, recorded on 20 Jun 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN08 RXU passed its MOT?

BN08 RXU has had 14 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (13 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 20 Jun 2023.

Is BN08 RXU ULEZ compliant?

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

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