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RA08 WRX

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 146,893 miles on the clock, averaging 6,661 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RA08 WRX

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,893
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
6,661

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading146,893 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,054
Average per year6,661
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RA08 WRX 54k77k100k124k147k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,893 miles
Since last MOT+4,054 miles
PASS
Mileage142,839 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,839 miles
Since last MOT+4,575 miles
PASS
Mileage138,264 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,231 miles
Since last MOT+5,472 miles
PASS
Mileage132,759 miles
Since last MOT+7,716 miles
PASS
Mileage125,043 miles
Since last MOT+8,377 miles
PASS
Mileage116,666 miles
Since last MOT+7,292 miles
PASS
Mileage109,374 miles
Since last MOT+6,351 miles
PASS
Mileage103,023 miles
Since last MOT+5,615 miles
PASS
Mileage97,408 miles
Since last MOT+7,924 miles
PASS
Mileage89,484 miles
Since last MOT+7,148 miles
PASS
Mileage82,336 miles
Since last MOT+8,778 miles
PASS
Mileage73,558 miles
Since last MOT+6,573 miles
PASS
Mileage66,985 miles
Since last MOT+6,595 miles
PASS
Mileage60,390 miles
Since last MOT+6,790 miles
PASS
Mileage53,600 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RA08 WRX

What car is RA08 WRX?

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

What is the mileage of RA08 WRX?

The last recorded mileage for RA08 WRX was 146,893 miles, recorded on 13 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA08 WRX passed its MOT?

RA08 WRX has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 13 Oct 2025.

Is RA08 WRX ULEZ compliant?

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

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