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BP08 XHR

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 74,276 miles on the clock, averaging 4,130 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for BP08 XHR

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
74,276
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
4,130

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

Low mileage
Latest reading74,276 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,130
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BP08 XHR 14k29k44k59k74k '11'26'18

Check BP08 XHR

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage74,276 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,276 miles
Since last MOT+6,718 miles
PASS
Mileage67,558 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,558 miles
PASS
Mileage89,407 miles
Since last MOT+36,753 miles
PASS
Mileage52,654 miles
Since last MOT+4,637 miles
PASS
Mileage48,017 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,017 miles
Since last MOT+4,097 miles
PASS
Mileage43,920 miles
Since last MOT+2,185 miles
PASS
Mileage41,735 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,735 miles
Since last MOT+3,385 miles
PASS
Mileage38,350 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,350 miles
Since last MOT+3,969 miles
PASS
Mileage34,381 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,381 miles
Since last MOT+3,065 miles
PASS
Mileage31,316 miles
Since last MOT+2,712 miles
PASS
Mileage28,604 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,604 miles
Since last MOT+2,664 miles
PASS
Mileage25,940 miles
Since last MOT+4,701 miles
PASS
Mileage21,239 miles
Since last MOT+4,343 miles
PASS
Mileage16,896 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage16,884 miles
Since last MOT+3,304 miles
PASS
Mileage13,580 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 XHR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeBP — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About BP08 XHR

What car is BP08 XHR?

BP08 XHR is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2008.

What is the mileage of BP08 XHR?

The last recorded mileage for BP08 XHR was 74,276 miles, recorded on 2 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BP08 XHR passed its MOT?

BP08 XHR has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 2 Apr 2026.

Is BP08 XHR ULEZ compliant?

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

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