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RA57 RYR

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 2 (90% pass rate). It has 149,002 miles on the clock, averaging 7,990 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RA57 RYR

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
149,002
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2010
90%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,990

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading149,002 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,820
Average per year7,990
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RA57 RYR 25k56k87k118k149k '10'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage149,002 miles
Since last MOT+9,820 miles
PASS
Mileage139,182 miles
Since last MOT+11,144 miles
PASS
Mileage128,038 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,038 miles
Since last MOT+9,793 miles
PASS
Mileage118,245 miles
Since last MOT+6,812 miles
PASS
Mileage111,433 miles
Since last MOT+7,286 miles
PASS
Mileage104,147 miles
Since last MOT+6,005 miles
PASS
Mileage98,142 miles
Since last MOT+7,358 miles
PASS
Mileage90,784 miles
Since last MOT+6,546 miles
PASS
Mileage84,238 miles
Since last MOT+6,909 miles
PASS
Mileage77,329 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,327 miles
Since last MOT+12,338 miles
PASS
Mileage64,989 miles
Since last MOT+56 miles
PASS
Mileage64,933 miles
Since last MOT+6,698 miles
PASS
Mileage58,235 miles
Since last MOT+6,736 miles
PASS
Mileage51,499 miles
Since last MOT+2,475 miles
PASS
Mileage49,024 miles
Since last MOT+6,244 miles
PASS
Mileage42,780 miles
Since last MOT+9,317 miles
PASS
Mileage33,463 miles
Since last MOT+8,560 miles
PASS
Mileage24,903 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 RYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier57 — September 2007 to February 2008

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About RA57 RYR

What car is RA57 RYR?

RA57 RYR is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2008.

What is the mileage of RA57 RYR?

The last recorded mileage for RA57 RYR was 149,002 miles, recorded on 4 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA57 RYR passed its MOT?

RA57 RYR has had 20 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (18 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 4 Jul 2026.

Is RA57 RYR ULEZ compliant?

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

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