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RA08 YJC

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
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 Golf Diesel 1968cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 65,975 miles on the clock, averaging 1,868 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RA08 YJC

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
65,975
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2011
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
1,868

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading65,975 miles
Reading date
Miles last year740
Average per year1,868
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA08 YJC 38k45k52k59k66k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage65,975 miles
Since last MOT+740 miles
PASS
Mileage65,235 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,233 miles
Since last MOT+1,111 miles
PASS
Mileage64,122 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,122 miles
Since last MOT+933 miles
PASS
Mileage63,189 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,189 miles
Since last MOT+1,264 miles
PASS
Mileage61,925 miles
Since last MOT+1,220 miles
PASS
Mileage60,705 miles
Since last MOT+929 miles
PASS
Mileage59,776 miles
Since last MOT+1,388 miles
PASS
Mileage58,388 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,384 miles
Since last MOT+1,729 miles
PASS
Mileage56,655 miles
Since last MOT+2,493 miles
PASS
Mileage54,162 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,162 miles
Since last MOT+2,516 miles
PASS
Mileage51,646 miles
Since last MOT+2,333 miles
PASS
Mileage49,313 miles
Since last MOT+2,623 miles
PASS
Mileage46,690 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,690 miles
Since last MOT+2,729 miles
PASS
Mileage43,961 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,961 miles
Since last MOT+3,044 miles
PASS
Mileage40,917 miles
Since last MOT+2,924 miles
PASS
Mileage37,993 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RA08 YJC

What car is RA08 YJC?

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

What is the mileage of RA08 YJC?

The last recorded mileage for RA08 YJC was 65,975 miles, recorded on 4 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA08 YJC passed its MOT?

RA08 YJC has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 4 Aug 2026.

Is RA08 YJC ULEZ compliant?

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

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