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RA08 FYT

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 84,618 miles on the clock, averaging 4,475 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RA08 FYT

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
84,618
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2011
88%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
4,475

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

Low mileage
Latest reading84,618 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,173
Average per year4,475
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA08 FYT 18k34k51k68k85k '11'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage84,618 miles
Since last MOT+7,173 miles
PASS
Mileage77,445 miles
Since last MOT+256 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,189 miles
Since last MOT+5,024 miles
PASS
Mileage72,165 miles
Since last MOT+4,617 miles
PASS
Mileage67,548 miles
Since last MOT+5,489 miles
PASS
Mileage62,059 miles
Since last MOT+6,595 miles
PASS
Mileage55,464 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,465 miles
Since last MOT+4,344 miles
PASS
Mileage51,121 miles
Since last MOT+8,546 miles
PASS
Mileage42,575 miles
Since last MOT+4,259 miles
PASS
Mileage38,316 miles
Since last MOT+2,854 miles
PASS
Mileage35,462 miles
Since last MOT+2,976 miles
PASS
Mileage32,486 miles
PASS
Mileage102,078 miles
Since last MOT+78,428 miles
PASS
Mileage23,650 miles
Since last MOT+3,018 miles
PASS
Mileage20,632 miles
Since last MOT+2,840 miles
PASS
Mileage17,792 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 FYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About RA08 FYT

What car is RA08 FYT?

RA08 FYT is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2008.

What is the mileage of RA08 FYT?

The last recorded mileage for RA08 FYT was 84,618 miles, recorded on 3 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA08 FYT passed its MOT?

RA08 FYT has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 3 Jun 2026.

Is RA08 FYT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA08 FYT 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 RA08 FYT?

RA08 FYT is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.