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PF08 BWU

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 236,848 miles on the clock, averaging 13,985 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PF08 BWU

MOT Status
Due date passed
236,848
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
13,985

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 reading236,848 miles
Reading date
Average per year13,985
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PF08 BWU 45k93k141k189k237k '11'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage236,848 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage236,848 miles
Since last MOT+4,331 miles
PASS
Mileage232,517 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage232,517 miles
Since last MOT+5,513 miles
PASS
Mileage227,004 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage227,003 miles
Since last MOT+12,922 miles
PASS
Mileage214,081 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage214,081 miles
Since last MOT+14,169 miles
PASS
Mileage199,912 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage199,912 miles
Since last MOT+13,380 miles
PASS
Mileage186,532 miles
Since last MOT+11,975 miles
PASS
Mileage174,557 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage174,557 miles
Since last MOT+13,842 miles
PASS
Mileage160,715 miles
Since last MOT+12,585 miles
PASS
Mileage148,130 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,130 miles
Since last MOT+18,503 miles
PASS
Mileage129,627 miles
Since last MOT+14,724 miles
PASS
Mileage114,903 miles
Since last MOT+16,244 miles
PASS
Mileage98,659 miles
Since last MOT+21,351 miles
PASS
Mileage77,308 miles
Since last MOT+32,217 miles
PASS
Mileage45,091 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 BWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codePF — Preston, Preston
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About PF08 BWU

What car is PF08 BWU?

PF08 BWU is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Preston in 2008.

What is the mileage of PF08 BWU?

The last recorded mileage for PF08 BWU was 236,848 miles, recorded on 24 Feb 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PF08 BWU passed its MOT?

PF08 BWU has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 24 Feb 2025.

Is PF08 BWU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PF08 BWU 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 PF08 BWU?

PF08 BWU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.