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BT08 VGE

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 151,749 miles on the clock, averaging 7,219 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 VGE

MOT Status
Due date passed
151,749
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2011
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,219

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading151,749 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,219
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BT08 VGE 64k86k108k130k152k '11'23'18

Check BT08 VGE

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage151,749 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,749 miles
Since last MOT+8,105 miles
PASS
Mileage143,644 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,644 miles
Since last MOT+7,095 miles
PASS
Mileage136,549 miles
Since last MOT+7,510 miles
PASS
Mileage129,039 miles
Since last MOT+8,498 miles
PASS
Mileage120,541 miles
Since last MOT+7,893 miles
PASS
Mileage112,648 miles
Since last MOT+5,633 miles
PASS
Mileage107,015 miles
Since last MOT+5,934 miles
PASS
Mileage101,081 miles
Since last MOT+14,613 miles
PASS
Mileage86,468 miles
Since last MOT+4,807 miles
PASS
Mileage81,661 miles
Since last MOT+404 miles
PASS
Mileage81,257 miles
Since last MOT+9,867 miles
PASS
Mileage71,390 miles
Since last MOT+6,981 miles
PASS
Mileage64,409 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 VGE
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 VGE

What car is BT08 VGE?

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

What is the mileage of BT08 VGE?

The last recorded mileage for BT08 VGE was 151,749 miles, recorded on 3 Jul 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BT08 VGE passed its MOT?

BT08 VGE has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 3 Jul 2023.

Is BT08 VGE ULEZ compliant?

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

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