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BT08 PLX

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 1896cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 133,517 miles on the clock, averaging 5,860 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.

MOT & Mileage History for BT08 PLX

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,517
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,860

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

Below average
Latest reading133,517 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,860
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BT08 PLX 50k71k92k113k134k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,517 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,517 miles
Since last MOT+5,335 miles
PASS
Mileage128,182 miles
Since last MOT+4,108 miles
PASS
Mileage124,074 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,074 miles
Since last MOT+5,268 miles
PASS
Mileage118,806 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,806 miles
Since last MOT+3,283 miles
PASS
Mileage115,523 miles
Since last MOT+2,115 miles
PASS
Mileage113,408 miles
Since last MOT+2,201 miles
PASS
Mileage111,207 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,207 miles
Since last MOT+5,434 miles
PASS
Mileage105,773 miles
Since last MOT+6,996 miles
PASS
Mileage98,777 miles
Since last MOT+6,370 miles
PASS
Mileage92,407 miles
Since last MOT+6,420 miles
PASS
Mileage85,987 miles
Since last MOT+7,725 miles
PASS
Mileage78,262 miles
Since last MOT+7,002 miles
PASS
Mileage71,260 miles
Since last MOT+5,730 miles
PASS
Mileage65,530 miles
Since last MOT+15,233 miles
PASS
Mileage50,297 miles
Since last MOT+385 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,912 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil

The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 PLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeBT — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About BT08 PLX

What car is BT08 PLX?

BT08 PLX is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2008.

What is the mileage of BT08 PLX?

The last recorded mileage for BT08 PLX was 133,517 miles, recorded on 8 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BT08 PLX passed its MOT?

BT08 PLX has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 8 Aug 2025.

Is BT08 PLX ULEZ compliant?

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

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