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KO08 BXW

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Red Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourRed
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 124,688 miles on the clock, averaging 7,572 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for KO08 BXW

MOT Status
Due date passed
124,688
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,572

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading124,688 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,850
Average per year7,572
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for KO08 BXW 24k49k74k100k125k '11'24'18

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,688 miles
Since last MOT+10,850 miles
PASS
Mileage113,838 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage113,838 miles
Since last MOT+9,934 miles
PASS
Mileage103,904 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,903 miles
Since last MOT+7,246 miles
PASS
Mileage96,657 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,636 miles
Since last MOT+8,259 miles
PASS
Mileage88,377 miles
Since last MOT+4,639 miles
PASS
Mileage83,738 miles
Since last MOT+9,293 miles
PASS
Mileage74,445 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,444 miles
Since last MOT+8,596 miles
PASS
Mileage65,848 miles
Since last MOT+5,035 miles
PASS
Mileage60,813 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,813 miles
Since last MOT+2,146 miles
PASS
Mileage58,667 miles
Since last MOT+7,094 miles
PASS
Mileage51,573 miles
Since last MOT+6,408 miles
PASS
Mileage45,165 miles
Since last MOT+7,125 miles
PASS
Mileage38,040 miles
Since last MOT+6,499 miles
PASS
Mileage31,541 miles
Since last MOT+7,533 miles
PASS
Mileage24,008 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 BXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeKO — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About KO08 BXW

What car is KO08 BXW?

KO08 BXW is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Luton in 2008.

What is the mileage of KO08 BXW?

The last recorded mileage for KO08 BXW was 124,688 miles, recorded on 15 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KO08 BXW passed its MOT?

KO08 BXW has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 15 Oct 2024.

Is KO08 BXW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KO08 BXW 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 KO08 BXW?

KO08 BXW is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.