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KS08 BFO

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1984cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1984cc
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 1984cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 105,001 miles on the clock, averaging 5,244 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.

MOT & Mileage History for KS08 BFO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
105,001
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
89%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,244

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading105,001 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,880
Average per year5,244
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KS08 BFO 28k47k66k86k105k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage105,001 miles
Since last MOT+1,880 miles
PASS
Mileage103,121 miles
Since last MOT+2,191 miles
PASS
Mileage100,930 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,930 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,924 miles
Since last MOT+5,315 miles
PASS
Mileage95,609 miles
Since last MOT+4,151 miles
PASS
Mileage91,458 miles
Since last MOT+5,333 miles
PASS
Mileage86,125 miles
Since last MOT+5,632 miles
PASS
Mileage80,493 miles
Since last MOT+6,098 miles
PASS
Mileage74,395 miles
Since last MOT+6,338 miles
PASS
Mileage68,057 miles
Since last MOT+6,043 miles
PASS
Mileage62,014 miles
Since last MOT+4,461 miles
PASS
Mileage57,553 miles
Since last MOT+4,809 miles
PASS
Mileage52,744 miles
Since last MOT+7,319 miles
PASS
Mileage45,425 miles
Since last MOT+6,378 miles
PASS
Mileage39,047 miles
Since last MOT+6,558 miles
PASS
Mileage32,489 miles
Since last MOT+4,982 miles
PASS
Mileage27,507 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.

High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 BFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1984cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeKS — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About KS08 BFO

What car is KS08 BFO?

KS08 BFO is a red Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Luton in 2008.

What is the mileage of KS08 BFO?

The last recorded mileage for KS08 BFO was 105,001 miles, recorded on 22 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KS08 BFO passed its MOT?

KS08 BFO has had 18 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (16 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 22 Oct 2025.

Is KS08 BFO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KS08 BFO 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 KS08 BFO?

KS08 BFO is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.