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GR08 BHE

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
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 1968cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 192,781 miles on the clock, averaging 8,839 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GR08 BHE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
192,781
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,839

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading192,781 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,839
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GR08 BHE 63k95k128k160k193k '11'26'18

Check GR08 BHE

Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage192,781 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage192,781 miles
Since last MOT+8,289 miles
PASS
Mileage184,492 miles
Since last MOT+3,135 miles
PASS
Mileage181,357 miles
Since last MOT+8,313 miles
PASS
Mileage173,044 miles
Since last MOT+19,018 miles
PASS
Mileage154,026 miles
Since last MOT+15,225 miles
PASS
Mileage138,801 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,801 miles
Since last MOT+9,459 miles
PASS
Mileage129,342 miles
Since last MOT+7,985 miles
PASS
Mileage121,357 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,355 miles
Since last MOT+5,874 miles
PASS
Mileage115,481 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,481 miles
Since last MOT+7,699 miles
PASS
Mileage107,782 miles
Since last MOT+7,081 miles
PASS
Mileage100,701 miles
Since last MOT+9,152 miles
PASS
Mileage91,549 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,549 miles
Since last MOT+10,745 miles
PASS
Mileage80,804 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,804 miles
Since last MOT+9,921 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,883 miles
Since last MOT+8,000 miles
PASS
Mileage62,883 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR08 BHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeGR — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About GR08 BHE

What car is GR08 BHE?

GR08 BHE is a black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Brighton in 2008.

What is the mileage of GR08 BHE?

The last recorded mileage for GR08 BHE was 192,781 miles, recorded on 31 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GR08 BHE passed its MOT?

GR08 BHE has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 31 Mar 2026.

Is GR08 BHE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GR08 BHE 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 GR08 BHE?

GR08 BHE is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.