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RE08 EAC

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 115,411 miles on the clock, averaging 6,397 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RE08 EAC

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
115,411
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2011
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,397

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading115,411 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,397
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE08 EAC 19k43k67k91k115k '11'26'19

Check RE08 EAC

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,411 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,411 miles
Since last MOT+7,336 miles
PASS
Mileage108,075 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,070 miles
Since last MOT+7,317 miles
PASS
Mileage100,753 miles
Since last MOT+2,601 miles
PASS
Mileage98,152 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,152 miles
Since last MOT+5,346 miles
PASS
Mileage92,806 miles
Since last MOT+4,460 miles
PASS
Mileage88,346 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,344 miles
Since last MOT+5,171 miles
PASS
Mileage83,173 miles
Since last MOT+5,031 miles
PASS
Mileage78,142 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,135 miles
Since last MOT+5,415 miles
PASS
Mileage72,720 miles
Since last MOT+4,489 miles
PASS
Mileage68,231 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,219 miles
Since last MOT+9,458 miles
PASS
Mileage58,761 miles
Since last MOT+8,978 miles
PASS
Mileage49,783 miles
Since last MOT+123 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,660 miles
Since last MOT+8,961 miles
PASS
Mileage40,699 miles
Since last MOT+14,065 miles
PASS
Mileage26,634 miles
Since last MOT+7,698 miles
PASS
Mileage18,936 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 EAC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About RE08 EAC

What car is RE08 EAC?

RE08 EAC is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2008.

What is the mileage of RE08 EAC?

The last recorded mileage for RE08 EAC was 115,411 miles, recorded on 24 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE08 EAC passed its MOT?

RE08 EAC has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 24 Mar 2026.

Is RE08 EAC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE08 EAC 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 RE08 EAC?

RE08 EAC is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.