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RA57 KWT

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 Petrol 1390cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 114,611 miles on the clock, averaging 5,994 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for RA57 KWT

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,611
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,994

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading114,611 miles
Reading date
Miles last year18,861
Average per year5,994
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA57 KWT 26k48k71k93k115k '11'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,611 miles
Since last MOT+18,861 miles
PASS
Mileage95,750 miles
Since last MOT+10,415 miles
PASS
Mileage85,335 miles
Since last MOT+7,523 miles
PASS
Mileage77,812 miles
Since last MOT+5,836 miles
PASS
Mileage71,976 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,976 miles
Since last MOT+521 miles
PASS
Mileage71,455 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,453 miles
Since last MOT+142 miles
PASS
Mileage71,311 miles
Since last MOT+3,580 miles
PASS
Mileage67,731 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,721 miles
Since last MOT+4,120 miles
PASS
Mileage63,601 miles
Since last MOT+4,209 miles
PASS
Mileage59,392 miles
Since last MOT+5,067 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+5,439 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+6,303 miles
PASS
Mileage42,583 miles
Since last MOT+9,676 miles
PASS
Mileage32,907 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,907 miles
Since last MOT+1,357 miles
PASS
Mileage31,550 miles
Since last MOT+5,092 miles
PASS
Mileage26,458 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 KWT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier57 — September 2007 to February 2008

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About RA57 KWT

What car is RA57 KWT?

RA57 KWT is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2008.

What is the mileage of RA57 KWT?

The last recorded mileage for RA57 KWT was 114,611 miles, recorded on 2 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA57 KWT passed its MOT?

RA57 KWT has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 2 Oct 2025.

Is RA57 KWT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RA57 KWT 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 RA57 KWT?

RA57 KWT is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.