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RE08 VMC

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 227,652 miles on the clock, averaging 12,900 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RE08 VMC

MOT Status
Due date passed
227,652
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2011
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
12,900

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 reading227,652 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,559
Average per year12,900
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE08 VMC 58k101k143k185k228k '11'24'18

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage227,652 miles
Since last MOT+10,559 miles
PASS
Mileage217,093 miles
Since last MOT+10,169 miles
PASS
Mileage206,924 miles
Since last MOT+12,837 miles
PASS
Mileage194,087 miles
Since last MOT+5,103 miles
PASS
Mileage188,984 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage188,984 miles
Since last MOT+8,948 miles
PASS
Mileage180,036 miles
Since last MOT+10,415 miles
PASS
Mileage169,621 miles
Since last MOT+9,315 miles
PASS
Mileage160,306 miles
Since last MOT+11,986 miles
PASS
Mileage148,320 miles
Since last MOT+10,154 miles
PASS
Mileage138,166 miles
Since last MOT+9,076 miles
PASS
Mileage129,090 miles
Since last MOT+16,091 miles
PASS
Mileage112,999 miles
Since last MOT+23,430 miles
PASS
Mileage89,569 miles
Since last MOT+31,303 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,266 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 VMC
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 VMC

What car is RE08 VMC?

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

What is the mileage of RE08 VMC?

The last recorded mileage for RE08 VMC was 227,652 miles, recorded on 17 May 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE08 VMC passed its MOT?

RE08 VMC has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 17 May 2024.

Is RE08 VMC ULEZ compliant?

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

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