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 1390cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing once (94% pass rate). It has 134,758 miles on the clock, averaging 6,039 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for RE08 DTF
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 134,758 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,691 |
| Average per year | 6,039 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RE08 DTF |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RE — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 08 — March 2008 to August 2008 |
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About RE08 DTF
What car is RE08 DTF?
RE08 DTF is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2008.
What is the mileage of RE08 DTF?
The last recorded mileage for RE08 DTF was 134,758 miles, recorded on 19 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RE08 DTF passed its MOT?
RE08 DTF has had 17 MOT tests with an 94% pass rate (16 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 19 Mar 2026.
Is RE08 DTF ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE08 DTF 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 DTF?
RE08 DTF is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.