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RE08 JDK

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 104,762 miles on the clock, averaging 5,818 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RE08 JDK

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
104,762
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2011
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
5,818

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading104,762 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,444
Average per year5,818
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE08 JDK 19k41k62k83k105k '11'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,762 miles
Since last MOT+7,444 miles
PASS
Mileage97,318 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,311 miles
Since last MOT+3,678 miles
PASS
Mileage93,633 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,624 miles
Since last MOT+4,210 miles
PASS
Mileage89,414 miles
Since last MOT+4,373 miles
PASS
Mileage85,041 miles
Since last MOT+90 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,951 miles
Since last MOT+2,665 miles
PASS
Mileage82,286 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,255 miles
Since last MOT+3,872 miles
PASS
Mileage78,383 miles
Since last MOT+4,829 miles
PASS
Mileage73,554 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,554 miles
Since last MOT+4,803 miles
PASS
Mileage68,751 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,725 miles
Since last MOT+6,684 miles
PASS
Mileage62,041 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,041 miles
Since last MOT+5,661 miles
PASS
Mileage56,380 miles
Since last MOT+96 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,284 miles
Since last MOT+6,442 miles
PASS
Mileage49,842 miles
Since last MOT+8,371 miles
PASS
Mileage41,471 miles
Since last MOT+4,886 miles
PASS
Mileage36,585 miles
Since last MOT+5,134 miles
PASS
Mileage31,451 miles
Since last MOT+12,070 miles
PASS
Mileage19,381 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 JDK
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 JDK

What car is RE08 JDK?

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

What is the mileage of RE08 JDK?

The last recorded mileage for RE08 JDK was 104,762 miles, recorded on 1 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE08 JDK passed its MOT?

RE08 JDK has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 1 Dec 2025.

Is RE08 JDK ULEZ compliant?

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

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