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BT08 JRV

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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 11 (58% pass rate). It has 169,508 miles on the clock, averaging 9,452 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BT08 JRV

MOT Status
Due date passed
169,508
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2011
58%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
9,452

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 reading169,508 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,452
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BT08 JRV 37k70k103k136k170k '11'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage169,508 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage169,508 miles
Since last MOT+4,982 miles
PASS
Mileage164,526 miles
Since last MOT+6,285 miles
PASS
Mileage158,241 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,208 miles
Since last MOT+6,362 miles
PASS
Mileage151,846 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage151,828 miles
Since last MOT+7,584 miles
PASS
Mileage144,244 miles
Since last MOT+184 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,060 miles
Since last MOT+5,185 miles
PASS
Mileage138,875 miles
Since last MOT+5,210 miles
PASS
Mileage133,665 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,664 miles
Since last MOT+7,837 miles
PASS
Mileage125,827 miles
Since last MOT+8,610 miles
PASS
Mileage117,217 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,217 miles
Since last MOT+12,261 miles
PASS
Mileage104,956 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,956 miles
Since last MOT+14,907 miles
PASS
Mileage90,049 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,045 miles
Since last MOT+13,344 miles
PASS
Mileage76,701 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,701 miles
Since last MOT+17,703 miles
PASS
Mileage58,998 miles
Since last MOT+12,103 miles
PASS
Mileage46,895 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,895 miles
Since last MOT+10,008 miles
PASS
Mileage36,887 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,887 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 JRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeBT — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About BT08 JRV

What car is BT08 JRV?

BT08 JRV is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2008.

What is the mileage of BT08 JRV?

The last recorded mileage for BT08 JRV was 169,508 miles, recorded on 12 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BT08 JRV passed its MOT?

BT08 JRV has had 26 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (15 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 12 Jun 2025.

Is BT08 JRV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BT08 JRV 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 BT08 JRV?

BT08 JRV is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.