Vehicle summary
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 1390cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 155,085 miles on the clock, averaging 10,536 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for BV08 YXJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 155,085 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 10,536 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BV08 YXJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BV — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 08 — March 2008 to August 2008 |
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About BV08 YXJ
What car is BV08 YXJ?
BV08 YXJ is a silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2008.
What is the mileage of BV08 YXJ?
The last recorded mileage for BV08 YXJ was 155,085 miles, recorded on 18 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BV08 YXJ passed its MOT?
BV08 YXJ has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 18 Apr 2023.
Is BV08 YXJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BV08 YXJ 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 YXJ?
BV08 YXJ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.