Vehicle summary
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 Beetle Petrol 1596cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 169,393 miles on the clock, averaging 8,912 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for RA08 VBM
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 169,393 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 8,912 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RA08 VBM |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Beetle |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1596cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RA — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 08 — March 2008 to August 2008 |
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About RA08 VBM
What car is RA08 VBM?
RA08 VBM is an black Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Reading in 2008.
What is the mileage of RA08 VBM?
The last recorded mileage for RA08 VBM was 169,393 miles, recorded on 3 May 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RA08 VBM passed its MOT?
RA08 VBM has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 3 May 2024.
Is RA08 VBM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA08 VBM 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 VBM?
RA08 VBM is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.