Vehicle summary
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 155,834 miles on the clock, averaging 12,350 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for RE08 AVL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 155,834 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 23,817 |
| Average per year | 12,350 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RE08 AVL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RE — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 08 — March 2008 to August 2008 |
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About RE08 AVL
What car is RE08 AVL?
RE08 AVL is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2008.
What is the mileage of RE08 AVL?
The last recorded mileage for RE08 AVL was 155,834 miles, recorded on 12 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RE08 AVL passed its MOT?
RE08 AVL has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 12 Apr 2023.
Is RE08 AVL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE08 AVL 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 RE08 AVL?
RE08 AVL is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.