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RE08 EVR

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 125,417 miles on the clock, averaging 7,270 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RE08 EVR

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,417
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,270

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 reading125,417 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,270
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE08 EVR 21k47k73k99k125k '11'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,417 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,417 miles
Since last MOT+10,124 miles
PASS
Mileage115,293 miles
Since last MOT+12,135 miles
PASS
Mileage103,158 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,158 miles
Since last MOT+12,253 miles
PASS
Mileage90,905 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,905 miles
Since last MOT+10,675 miles
PASS
Mileage80,230 miles
Since last MOT+2,277 miles
PASS
Mileage77,953 miles
Since last MOT+6,255 miles
PASS
Mileage71,698 miles
Since last MOT+5,500 miles
PASS
Mileage66,198 miles
Since last MOT+5,778 miles
PASS
Mileage60,420 miles
Since last MOT+6,723 miles
PASS
Mileage53,697 miles
Since last MOT+6,157 miles
PASS
Mileage47,540 miles
Since last MOT+5,778 miles
PASS
Mileage41,762 miles
Since last MOT+7,372 miles
PASS
Mileage34,390 miles
Since last MOT+5,987 miles
PASS
Mileage28,403 miles
Since last MOT+7,647 miles
PASS
Mileage20,756 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 EVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About RE08 EVR

What car is RE08 EVR?

RE08 EVR is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2008.

What is the mileage of RE08 EVR?

The last recorded mileage for RE08 EVR was 125,417 miles, recorded on 28 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE08 EVR passed its MOT?

RE08 EVR has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 28 Aug 2025.

Is RE08 EVR ULEZ compliant?

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

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