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RE08 MDU

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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 213,837 miles on the clock, averaging 13,502 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RE08 MDU

MOT Status
Due date passed
213,837
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2011
91%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
13,502

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading213,837 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,248
Average per year13,502
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE08 MDU 100k128k157k185k214k '11'19'14

Check RE08 MDU

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage213,837 miles
Since last MOT+10,248 miles
PASS
Mileage203,589 miles
Since last MOT+13,555 miles
PASS
Mileage190,034 miles
Since last MOT+3,789 miles
PASS
Mileage186,245 miles
Since last MOT+5,082 miles
PASS
Mileage181,163 miles
Since last MOT+3,539 miles
PASS
Mileage177,624 miles
Since last MOT+22,203 miles
PASS
Mileage155,421 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
PASS
Mileage155,405 miles
Since last MOT+22,340 miles
PASS
Mileage133,065 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,064 miles
Since last MOT+33,423 miles
PASS
Mileage99,641 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 MDU
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 MDU

What car is RE08 MDU?

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

What is the mileage of RE08 MDU?

The last recorded mileage for RE08 MDU was 213,837 miles, recorded on 12 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE08 MDU passed its MOT?

RE08 MDU has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 12 Sep 2019.

Is RE08 MDU ULEZ compliant?

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

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