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 1984cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 129,441 miles on the clock, averaging 6,520 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 FSI engine is known for high pressure fuel pump (hpfp) cam follower and cam lobe wear.
MOT & Mileage History for RE08 EMJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 129,441 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,520 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
High Pressure Fuel Pump (HPFP) cam follower (part typically 06F198151 or equivalent) and cam lobe wear
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RE08 EMJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1984cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RE — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 08 — March 2008 to August 2008 |
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About RE08 EMJ
What car is RE08 EMJ?
RE08 EMJ is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1984cc). First registered in Reading in 2008.
What is the mileage of RE08 EMJ?
The last recorded mileage for RE08 EMJ was 129,441 miles, recorded on 9 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RE08 EMJ passed its MOT?
RE08 EMJ has had 14 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (13 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 9 Jul 2026.
Is RE08 EMJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE08 EMJ 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 EMJ?
RE08 EMJ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.