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BN08 YJJ

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 125,096 miles on the clock, averaging 7,633 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BN08 YJJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,096
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
7,633

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading125,096 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year7,633
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BN08 YJJ 19k45k72k99k125k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,096 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,092 miles
Since last MOT+9,505 miles
PASS
Mileage115,587 miles
Since last MOT+7,230 miles
PASS
Mileage108,357 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,357 miles
Since last MOT+10,461 miles
PASS
Mileage97,896 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,896 miles
Since last MOT+10,366 miles
PASS
Mileage87,530 miles
Since last MOT+4,388 miles
PASS
Mileage83,142 miles
Since last MOT+11,789 miles
PASS
Mileage71,353 miles
Since last MOT+3,798 miles
PASS
Mileage67,555 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,549 miles
Since last MOT+6,249 miles
PASS
Mileage61,300 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,300 miles
Since last MOT+9,211 miles
PASS
Mileage52,089 miles
Since last MOT+6,418 miles
PASS
Mileage45,671 miles
Since last MOT+10,675 miles
PASS
Mileage34,996 miles
Since last MOT+8,294 miles
PASS
Mileage26,702 miles
Since last MOT+7,904 miles
PASS
Mileage18,798 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 YJJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeBN — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About BN08 YJJ

What car is BN08 YJJ?

BN08 YJJ is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2008.

What is the mileage of BN08 YJJ?

The last recorded mileage for BN08 YJJ was 125,096 miles, recorded on 25 Feb 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BN08 YJJ passed its MOT?

BN08 YJJ has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 25 Feb 2025.

Is BN08 YJJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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