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RA57 TVE

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 10 (62% pass rate). It has 105,068 miles on the clock, averaging 5,051 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RA57 TVE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
105,068
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2010
62%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
5,051

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 reading105,068 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,481
Average per year5,051
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA57 TVE 28k47k66k86k105k '10'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage105,068 miles
Since last MOT+4,481 miles
PASS
Mileage100,587 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,587 miles
Since last MOT+6,329 miles
PASS
Mileage94,258 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,258 miles
Since last MOT+4,856 miles
PASS
Mileage89,402 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,400 miles
Since last MOT+3,821 miles
PASS
Mileage85,579 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,579 miles
Since last MOT+3,548 miles
PASS
Mileage82,031 miles
Since last MOT+45 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,986 miles
Since last MOT+2,697 miles
PASS
Mileage79,289 miles
Since last MOT+3,550 miles
PASS
Mileage75,739 miles
Since last MOT+4,493 miles
PASS
Mileage71,246 miles
Since last MOT+3,664 miles
PASS
Mileage67,582 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,582 miles
Since last MOT+4,599 miles
PASS
Mileage62,983 miles
Since last MOT+5,754 miles
PASS
Mileage57,229 miles
Since last MOT+4,316 miles
PASS
Mileage52,913 miles
Since last MOT+2,498 miles
PASS
Mileage50,415 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,415 miles
Since last MOT+6,639 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,776 miles
Since last MOT+7,621 miles
PASS
Mileage36,155 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,155 miles
Since last MOT+8,438 miles
PASS
Mileage27,717 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,717 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 TVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeRA — Reading, Reading
Age identifier57 — September 2007 to February 2008

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About RA57 TVE

What car is RA57 TVE?

RA57 TVE is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2008.

What is the mileage of RA57 TVE?

The last recorded mileage for RA57 TVE was 105,068 miles, recorded on 20 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA57 TVE passed its MOT?

RA57 TVE has had 26 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (16 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 20 Mar 2026.

Is RA57 TVE ULEZ compliant?

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

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