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RA08 RYC

2008 Volkswagen Passat · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 Passat Diesel 1968cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 246,450 miles on the clock, averaging 35,062 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDI CR engine is known for oil pump drive (hexagonal driver/hex shaft).

MOT & Mileage History for RA08 RYC

MOT Status
Due date passed
246,450
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2011
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
35,062

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading246,450 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year35,062
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA08 RYC 71k115k159k203k246k '11'16'14

Check RA08 RYC

Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage246,450 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage246,446 miles
Since last MOT+19,759 miles
PASS
Mileage226,687 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage226,687 miles
Since last MOT+24,446 miles
PASS
Mileage202,241 miles
Since last MOT+20,673 miles
PASS
Mileage181,568 miles
Since last MOT+21,094 miles
PASS
Mileage160,474 miles
Since last MOT+21,466 miles
PASS
Mileage139,008 miles
Since last MOT+21,498 miles
PASS
Mileage117,510 miles
Since last MOT+18,271 miles
PASS
Mileage99,239 miles
Since last MOT+1,812 miles
PASS
Mileage97,427 miles
Since last MOT+26,170 miles
PASS
Mileage71,257 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,257 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Passat

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Oil pump drive (hexagonal driver/hex shaft)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 RYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About RA08 RYC

What car is RA08 RYC?

RA08 RYC is an blue Volkswagen Passat, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2008.

What is the mileage of RA08 RYC?

The last recorded mileage for RA08 RYC was 246,450 miles, recorded on 30 Jun 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA08 RYC passed its MOT?

RA08 RYC has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 30 Jun 2016.

Is RA08 RYC ULEZ compliant?

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

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