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BV08 TXJ

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 5 (77% pass rate). It has 143,412 miles on the clock, averaging 7,513 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BV08 TXJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
143,412
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2011
77%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,513

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading143,412 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,513
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BV08 TXJ 31k59k87k115k143k '11'26'20

Check BV08 TXJ

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,412 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,412 miles
Since last MOT+7,546 miles
PASS
Mileage135,866 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,863 miles
Since last MOT+5,912 miles
PASS
Mileage129,951 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,948 miles
Since last MOT+5,008 miles
PASS
Mileage124,940 miles
Since last MOT+2,780 miles
PASS
Mileage122,160 miles
Since last MOT+5,386 miles
PASS
Mileage116,774 miles
Since last MOT+2,389 miles
PASS
Mileage114,385 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,385 miles
Since last MOT+7,155 miles
PASS
Mileage107,230 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,230 miles
Since last MOT+3,641 miles
PASS
Mileage103,589 miles
Since last MOT+12,086 miles
PASS
Mileage91,503 miles
Since last MOT+17,644 miles
PASS
Mileage73,859 miles
Since last MOT+17,400 miles
PASS
Mileage56,459 miles
Since last MOT+5,087 miles
PASS
Mileage51,372 miles
Since last MOT+6,680 miles
PASS
Mileage44,692 miles
Since last MOT+6,059 miles
PASS
Mileage38,633 miles
Since last MOT+5,634 miles
PASS
Mileage32,999 miles
Since last MOT+2,299 miles
PASS
Mileage30,700 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 TXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeBV — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About BV08 TXJ

What car is BV08 TXJ?

BV08 TXJ is a black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2008.

What is the mileage of BV08 TXJ?

The last recorded mileage for BV08 TXJ was 143,412 miles, recorded on 24 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BV08 TXJ passed its MOT?

BV08 TXJ has had 22 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (17 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 24 Feb 2026.

Is BV08 TXJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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