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LR08 RVT

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Stanmore, London · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 Petrol 1390cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 107,700 miles on the clock, averaging 6,929 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for LR08 RVT

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
107,700
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,929

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading107,700 miles
Reading date
Miles last year43
Average per year6,929
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LR08 RVT 3k29k55k82k108k '11'26'20

Check LR08 RVT

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,700 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,657 miles
Since last MOT+547 miles
PASS
Mileage107,110 miles
Since last MOT+1,115 miles
PASS
Mileage105,995 miles
Since last MOT+1,720 miles
PASS
Mileage104,275 miles
Since last MOT+6,228 miles
PASS
Mileage98,047 miles
Since last MOT+11,231 miles
PASS
Mileage86,816 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,814 miles
Since last MOT+11,284 miles
PASS
Mileage75,530 miles
Since last MOT+5,296 miles
PASS
Mileage70,234 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,234 miles
Since last MOT+4,823 miles
PASS
Mileage65,411 miles
Since last MOT+4,566 miles
PASS
Mileage60,845 miles
Since last MOT+9,401 miles
PASS
Mileage51,444 miles
Since last MOT+8,310 miles
PASS
Mileage43,134 miles
Since last MOT+11,221 miles
PASS
Mileage31,913 miles
Since last MOT+14,369 miles
PASS
Mileage17,544 miles
Since last MOT+14,391 miles
PASS
Mileage3,153 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 RVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeLR — Stanmore, London
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About LR08 RVT

What car is LR08 RVT?

LR08 RVT is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Stanmore in 2008.

What is the mileage of LR08 RVT?

The last recorded mileage for LR08 RVT was 107,700 miles, recorded on 7 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LR08 RVT passed its MOT?

LR08 RVT has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 7 Mar 2026.

Is LR08 RVT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LR08 RVT is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is LR08 RVT?

LR08 RVT is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.