2008 Volkswagen Golf 1.9L Diesel · BL08 PHJ
2008 Volkswagen Golf (1.9L, diesel). First registered 24 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 169,033 miles. MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,033 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BL08 PHJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2025
- 169,033 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
BL08 PHJ Mileage History
- 07/10/2022129,738 mi
- 26/08/2023136,309 mi+6,571 mi
- 23/08/2024157,389 mi+21,080 mi
- 12/09/2025169,031 mi+11,642 mi
- 12/09/2025169,033 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 13,401 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BL08 PHJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (BL08 PHJ) between October 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (BL08 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as BL08PHJ.
KIA
SPORTAGE GT-LINE ISG MHEV S-A
PEUGEOT
207
VAUXHALL
VECTRA
NISSAN
GT-R
VAUXHALL
CORSA
VAUXHALL
VECTRA
VAUXHALL
ZAFIRA
VAUXHALL
VECTRA
VAUXHALL
ASTRAVAN
PEUGEOT
107
TOYOTA
YARIS
TOYOTA
COROLLA
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2008 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.