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BP08 FPL

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 173,088 miles on the clock, averaging 10,141 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BP08 FPL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
173,088
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2011
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
10,141

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 reading173,088 miles
Reading date
Miles last year259
Average per year10,141
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BP08 FPL 25k62k99k136k173k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage173,088 miles
Since last MOT+259 miles
FAIL
Mileage172,829 miles
Since last MOT+4,204 miles
PASS
Mileage168,625 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage168,610 miles
Since last MOT+7,549 miles
PASS
Mileage161,061 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,061 miles
Since last MOT+8,455 miles
PASS
Mileage152,606 miles
Since last MOT+8,780 miles
PASS
Mileage143,826 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,809 miles
Since last MOT+7,479 miles
PASS
Mileage136,330 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,330 miles
Since last MOT+14,819 miles
PASS
Mileage121,511 miles
Since last MOT+12,860 miles
PASS
Mileage108,651 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,637 miles
Since last MOT+13,158 miles
PASS
Mileage95,479 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,479 miles
Since last MOT+14,420 miles
PASS
Mileage81,059 miles
Since last MOT+14,175 miles
PASS
Mileage66,884 miles
Since last MOT+15,344 miles
PASS
Mileage51,540 miles
Since last MOT+15,719 miles
PASS
Mileage35,821 miles
Since last MOT+3,914 miles
PASS
Mileage31,907 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,907 miles
Since last MOT+7,329 miles
PASS
Mileage24,578 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 FPL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeBP — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About BP08 FPL

What car is BP08 FPL?

BP08 FPL is a grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2008.

What is the mileage of BP08 FPL?

The last recorded mileage for BP08 FPL was 173,088 miles, recorded on 20 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BP08 FPL passed its MOT?

BP08 FPL has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 20 Mar 2026.

Is BP08 FPL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BP08 FPL 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 BP08 FPL?

BP08 FPL is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.