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RE08 PUX

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 286,019 miles on the clock, averaging 16,916 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RE08 PUX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
286,019
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2011
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
16,916

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 reading286,019 miles
Reading date
Miles last year293
Average per year16,916
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE08 PUX 28k92k157k221k286k '11'26'20

Check RE08 PUX

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage286,019 miles
Since last MOT+293 miles
FAIL
Mileage285,726 miles
Since last MOT+13,719 miles
PASS
Mileage272,007 miles
Since last MOT+51 miles
FAIL
Mileage271,956 miles
Since last MOT+14,384 miles
PASS
Mileage257,572 miles
Since last MOT+65 miles
FAIL
Mileage257,507 miles
Since last MOT+12,266 miles
PASS
Mileage245,241 miles
Since last MOT+158,488 miles
PASS
Mileage86,753 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,751 miles
Since last MOT+1,442 miles
PASS
Mileage85,309 miles
Since last MOT+1,337 miles
PASS
Mileage83,972 miles
Since last MOT+2,763 miles
PASS
Mileage81,209 miles
Since last MOT+2,672 miles
PASS
Mileage78,537 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,536 miles
Since last MOT+5,754 miles
PASS
Mileage72,782 miles
Since last MOT+7,967 miles
PASS
Mileage64,815 miles
Since last MOT+7,669 miles
PASS
Mileage57,146 miles
Since last MOT+5,480 miles
PASS
Mileage51,666 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,666 miles
Since last MOT+6,938 miles
PASS
Mileage44,728 miles
Since last MOT+7,742 miles
PASS
Mileage36,986 miles
Since last MOT+9,476 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,510 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 PUX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About RE08 PUX

What car is RE08 PUX?

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

What is the mileage of RE08 PUX?

The last recorded mileage for RE08 PUX was 286,019 miles, recorded on 30 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE08 PUX passed its MOT?

RE08 PUX has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 30 Jul 2026.

Is RE08 PUX ULEZ compliant?

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

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