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RE08 EKK

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourGrey
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 113,618 miles on the clock, averaging 6,371 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for RE08 EKK

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
113,618
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
84%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,371

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 reading113,618 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,085
Average per year6,371
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE08 EKK 18k42k66k90k114k '11'26'19

Check RE08 EKK

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,618 miles
Since last MOT+7,085 miles
PASS
Mileage106,533 miles
Since last MOT+11,496 miles
PASS
Mileage95,037 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,037 miles
Since last MOT+9,002 miles
PASS
Mileage86,035 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,035 miles
Since last MOT+8,375 miles
PASS
Mileage77,660 miles
Since last MOT+6,790 miles
PASS
Mileage70,870 miles
Since last MOT+3,633 miles
PASS
Mileage67,237 miles
Since last MOT+6,144 miles
PASS
Mileage61,093 miles
Since last MOT+6,508 miles
PASS
Mileage54,585 miles
Since last MOT+5,982 miles
PASS
Mileage48,603 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,603 miles
Since last MOT+7,275 miles
PASS
Mileage41,328 miles
Since last MOT+6,866 miles
PASS
Mileage34,462 miles
Since last MOT+6,440 miles
PASS
Mileage28,022 miles
Since last MOT+4,259 miles
PASS
Mileage23,763 miles
Since last MOT+4,591 miles
PASS
Mileage19,172 miles
Since last MOT+1,632 miles
PASS
Mileage17,540 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 EKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About RE08 EKK

What car is RE08 EKK?

RE08 EKK is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2008.

What is the mileage of RE08 EKK?

The last recorded mileage for RE08 EKK was 113,618 miles, recorded on 20 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE08 EKK passed its MOT?

RE08 EKK has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 20 Apr 2026.

Is RE08 EKK ULEZ compliant?

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

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