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BV08 HZJ

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 147,854 miles on the clock, averaging 7,606 miles per year, around 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 BV08 HZJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
147,854
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
84%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,606

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading147,854 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,780
Average per year7,606
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BV08 HZJ 32k61k90k119k148k '11'26'19

Check BV08 HZJ

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,854 miles
Since last MOT+2,780 miles
PASS
Mileage145,074 miles
Since last MOT+3,722 miles
PASS
Mileage141,352 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage141,352 miles
Since last MOT+3,927 miles
PASS
Mileage137,425 miles
Since last MOT+7,663 miles
PASS
Mileage129,762 miles
Since last MOT+5,324 miles
PASS
Mileage124,438 miles
Since last MOT+3,965 miles
PASS
Mileage120,473 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,473 miles
Since last MOT+7,155 miles
PASS
Mileage113,318 miles
Since last MOT+5,359 miles
PASS
Mileage107,959 miles
Since last MOT+9,122 miles
PASS
Mileage98,837 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,837 miles
Since last MOT+6,186 miles
PASS
Mileage92,651 miles
Since last MOT+6,196 miles
PASS
Mileage86,455 miles
Since last MOT+8,981 miles
PASS
Mileage77,474 miles
Since last MOT+11,281 miles
PASS
Mileage66,193 miles
Since last MOT+12,081 miles
PASS
Mileage54,112 miles
Since last MOT+22,352 miles
PASS
Mileage31,760 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

RegistrationBV08 HZJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeBV — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About BV08 HZJ

What car is BV08 HZJ?

BV08 HZJ is a red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2008.

What is the mileage of BV08 HZJ?

The last recorded mileage for BV08 HZJ was 147,854 miles, recorded on 15 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BV08 HZJ passed its MOT?

BV08 HZJ has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 15 May 2026.

Is BV08 HZJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BV08 HZJ 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 BV08 HZJ?

BV08 HZJ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.