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LJ08 BVX

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Wimbledon, London · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 201,828 miles on the clock, averaging 12,580 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LJ08 BVX

MOT Status
Due date passed
201,828
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
12,580

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading201,828 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15
Average per year12,580
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LJ08 BVX 48k87k125k163k202k '11'23'18

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage201,828 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage201,813 miles
Since last MOT+21,723 miles
PASS
Mileage180,090 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage180,056 miles
Since last MOT+24,076 miles
PASS
Mileage155,980 miles
Since last MOT+5,149 miles
PASS
Mileage150,831 miles
Since last MOT+14,192 miles
PASS
Mileage136,639 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,639 miles
Since last MOT+16,542 miles
PASS
Mileage120,097 miles
Since last MOT+18,010 miles
PASS
Mileage102,087 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,087 miles
Since last MOT+10,298 miles
PASS
Mileage91,789 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,789 miles
Since last MOT+8,976 miles
PASS
Mileage82,813 miles
Since last MOT+7,893 miles
PASS
Mileage74,920 miles
Since last MOT+6,731 miles
PASS
Mileage68,189 miles
Since last MOT+9,466 miles
PASS
Mileage58,723 miles
Since last MOT+10,405 miles
PASS
Mileage48,318 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 BVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeLJ — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About LJ08 BVX

What car is LJ08 BVX?

LJ08 BVX is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2008.

What is the mileage of LJ08 BVX?

The last recorded mileage for LJ08 BVX was 201,828 miles, recorded on 12 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LJ08 BVX passed its MOT?

LJ08 BVX has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 12 Sep 2023.

Is LJ08 BVX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LJ08 BVX 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 LJ08 BVX?

LJ08 BVX is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.