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MJ08 BDF

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
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 1896cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 142,249 miles on the clock, averaging 8,245 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.

MOT & Mileage History for MJ08 BDF

MOT Status
Due date passed
142,249
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2011
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
8,245

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 reading142,249 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10
Average per year8,245
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MJ08 BDF 25k54k83k113k142k '11'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage142,249 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,239 miles
Since last MOT+6,452 miles
PASS
Mileage135,787 miles
Since last MOT+10,670 miles
PASS
Mileage125,117 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,117 miles
Since last MOT+8,827 miles
PASS
Mileage116,290 miles
Since last MOT+18,026 miles
PASS
Mileage98,264 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,264 miles
Since last MOT+10,756 miles
PASS
Mileage87,508 miles
Since last MOT+4,675 miles
PASS
Mileage82,833 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,833 miles
Since last MOT+6,922 miles
PASS
Mileage75,911 miles
Since last MOT+6,805 miles
PASS
Mileage69,106 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,106 miles
Since last MOT+7,602 miles
PASS
Mileage61,504 miles
Since last MOT+7,036 miles
PASS
Mileage54,468 miles
Since last MOT+7,375 miles
PASS
Mileage47,093 miles
Since last MOT+7,338 miles
PASS
Mileage39,755 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,752 miles
Since last MOT+7,891 miles
PASS
Mileage31,861 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,861 miles
Since last MOT+7,054 miles
PASS
Mileage24,807 miles
Since last MOT+186 miles
PASS
Mileage24,621 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.

1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil

The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 BDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeMJ — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About MJ08 BDF

What car is MJ08 BDF?

MJ08 BDF is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Manchester in 2008.

What is the mileage of MJ08 BDF?

The last recorded mileage for MJ08 BDF was 142,249 miles, recorded on 3 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ08 BDF passed its MOT?

MJ08 BDF has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 3 Jul 2025.

Is MJ08 BDF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MJ08 BDF 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 MJ08 BDF?

MJ08 BDF is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.