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RA08 RYK

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 Golf Diesel 1968cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 160,270 miles on the clock, averaging 9,802 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RA08 RYK

MOT Status
Due date passed
160,270
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,802

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading160,270 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,181
Average per year9,802
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RA08 RYK 31k64k96k128k160k '11'24'18

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage160,270 miles
Since last MOT+7,181 miles
PASS
Mileage153,089 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,078 miles
Since last MOT+10,361 miles
PASS
Mileage142,717 miles
Since last MOT+8,478 miles
PASS
Mileage134,239 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,236 miles
Since last MOT+6,999 miles
PASS
Mileage127,237 miles
Since last MOT+8,628 miles
PASS
Mileage118,609 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,609 miles
Since last MOT+11,410 miles
PASS
Mileage107,199 miles
Since last MOT+11,105 miles
PASS
Mileage96,094 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,071 miles
Since last MOT+16,898 miles
PASS
Mileage79,173 miles
Since last MOT+7,944 miles
PASS
Mileage71,229 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,229 miles
Since last MOT+7,679 miles
PASS
Mileage63,550 miles
Since last MOT+8,863 miles
PASS
Mileage54,687 miles
Since last MOT+11,624 miles
PASS
Mileage43,063 miles
Since last MOT+11,577 miles
PASS
Mileage31,486 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 RYK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About RA08 RYK

What car is RA08 RYK?

RA08 RYK is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2008.

What is the mileage of RA08 RYK?

The last recorded mileage for RA08 RYK was 160,270 miles, recorded on 28 Sep 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA08 RYK passed its MOT?

RA08 RYK has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 28 Sep 2024.

Is RA08 RYK ULEZ compliant?

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

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