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When is the MOT due for BV08 XDN?

The MOT for BV08 XDN is valid and due for renewal on or before 12 April 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of BV08 XDN?

The recorded mileage for BV08 XDN is 142,213 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is BV08 XDN ULEZ compliant?

No, BV08 XDN does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

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2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · BV08 XDN

BV08 XDN

2008 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25/03/2008. Recorded mileage 142,213 miles. MOT valid until 12/04/2027.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin: 2008 · Birmingham
MOT Status: Valid until 12/04/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 142,213 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 142,213 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2008
Engine: 1968cc

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BV08 XDN Key Findings

18 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
142,213 miles recorded at latest MOT
3 historical MOT failures
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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BV08 XDN Mileage History

23/03/201137,251 mi
16/03/201246,873 mi+9,622 mi
06/03/201355,838 mi+8,965 mi
18/03/201355,838 mi
10/03/201461,049 mi+5,211 mi
12/03/201569,673 mi+8,624 mi
23/03/201675,511 mi+5,838 mi
05/04/201780,693 mi+5,182 mi
04/05/201884,161 mi+3,468 mi
30/04/201990,962 mi+6,801 mi
16/02/2021101,826 mi+10,864 mi
24/02/2022109,589 mi+7,763 mi
12/04/2023116,840 mi+7,251 mi
11/04/2024121,863 mi+5,023 mi
10/04/2025129,316 mi+7,453 mi
10/04/2025129,316 mi
11/04/2026142,159 mi+12,843 mi
14/04/2026142,213 mi+54 mi

Average of roughly 6,969 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.

BV08 XDN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 21 Sept 2026, 16:15

MOT Analysis

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18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Golf (BV08 XDN) between March 2011 and April 2026.

The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 14 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (Upper Dust Cover (5.3.”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (Upper Dust Cover (5.3”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.

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