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RA57 WKR

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 82,133 miles on the clock, averaging 5,278 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for RA57 WKR

MOT Status
Due date passed
82,133
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2010
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,278

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading82,133 miles
Reading date
Miles last year208
Average per year5,278
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RA57 WKR 24k38k53k68k82k '10'21'17

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,133 miles
Since last MOT+208 miles
PASS
Mileage81,925 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,921 miles
Since last MOT+7,668 miles
PASS
Mileage74,253 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,251 miles
Since last MOT+3,342 miles
PASS
Mileage70,909 miles
Since last MOT+4,128 miles
PASS
Mileage66,781 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,781 miles
Since last MOT+5,394 miles
PASS
Mileage61,387 miles
Since last MOT+5,181 miles
PASS
Mileage56,206 miles
Since last MOT+7,135 miles
PASS
Mileage49,071 miles
Since last MOT+5,764 miles
PASS
Mileage43,307 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,307 miles
Since last MOT+6,441 miles
PASS
Mileage36,866 miles
Since last MOT+6,901 miles
PASS
Mileage29,965 miles
Since last MOT+6,171 miles
PASS
Mileage23,794 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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BUD/BCA

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 WKR
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 WKR

What car is RA57 WKR?

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

What is the mileage of RA57 WKR?

The last recorded mileage for RA57 WKR was 82,133 miles, recorded on 14 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RA57 WKR passed its MOT?

RA57 WKR has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 14 Dec 2021.

Is RA57 WKR ULEZ compliant?

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

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