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RO08 BFX

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 155,741 miles on the clock, averaging 14,379 miles per year, above 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 RO08 BFX

MOT Status
Due date passed
155,741
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2011
88%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
14,379

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 reading155,741 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,773
Average per year14,379
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RO08 BFX 65k88k111k133k156k '11'17'15

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Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage155,741 miles
Since last MOT+16,773 miles
PASS
Mileage138,968 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,968 miles
Since last MOT+13,989 miles
PASS
Mileage124,979 miles
Since last MOT+15,673 miles
PASS
Mileage109,306 miles
Since last MOT+13,296 miles
PASS
Mileage96,010 miles
Since last MOT+12,554 miles
PASS
Mileage83,456 miles
Since last MOT+18,146 miles
PASS
Mileage65,310 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

RegistrationRO08 BFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeRO — Reading, Reading
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About RO08 BFX

What car is RO08 BFX?

RO08 BFX is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2008.

What is the mileage of RO08 BFX?

The last recorded mileage for RO08 BFX was 155,741 miles, recorded on 23 May 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO08 BFX passed its MOT?

RO08 BFX has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 23 May 2017.

Is RO08 BFX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RO08 BFX 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 RO08 BFX?

RO08 BFX is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.