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RA08 YLO

2008 Volkswagen Passat · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
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 Passat Diesel 1968cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 148,895 miles on the clock, averaging 8,702 miles per year, around 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 YLO

MOT Status
Due date passed
148,895
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,702

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading148,895 miles
Reading date
Miles last year23
Average per year8,702
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA08 YLO 25k56k87k118k149k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage148,895 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,872 miles
Since last MOT+9,628 miles
PASS
Mileage139,244 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,226 miles
Since last MOT+11,265 miles
PASS
Mileage127,961 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,961 miles
Since last MOT+8,137 miles
PASS
Mileage119,824 miles
Since last MOT+7,460 miles
PASS
Mileage112,364 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,342 miles
Since last MOT+4,576 miles
PASS
Mileage107,766 miles
Since last MOT+4,913 miles
PASS
Mileage102,853 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,848 miles
Since last MOT+5,218 miles
PASS
Mileage97,630 miles
Since last MOT+10,647 miles
PASS
Mileage86,983 miles
Since last MOT+14,251 miles
PASS
Mileage72,732 miles
Since last MOT+11,563 miles
PASS
Mileage61,169 miles
Since last MOT+9,133 miles
PASS
Mileage52,036 miles
Since last MOT+10,725 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,311 miles
Since last MOT+6,532 miles
PASS
Mileage34,779 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,758 miles
Since last MOT+9,282 miles
PASS
Mileage25,476 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 YLO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About RA08 YLO

What car is RA08 YLO?

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

What is the mileage of RA08 YLO?

The last recorded mileage for RA08 YLO was 148,895 miles, recorded on 14 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA08 YLO passed its MOT?

RA08 YLO has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 14 Oct 2025.

Is RA08 YLO ULEZ compliant?

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

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