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RE08 WLB

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 117,656 miles on the clock, averaging 9,332 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RE08 WLB

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,656
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2011
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
9,332

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading117,656 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,332
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RE08 WLB 28k51k73k95k118k '11'20'16

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,656 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,656 miles
Since last MOT+13,278 miles
PASS
Mileage104,378 miles
Since last MOT+11,219 miles
PASS
Mileage93,159 miles
Since last MOT+7,676 miles
PASS
Mileage85,483 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,483 miles
Since last MOT+8,843 miles
PASS
Mileage76,640 miles
Since last MOT+7,282 miles
PASS
Mileage69,358 miles
Since last MOT+8,032 miles
PASS
Mileage61,326 miles
Since last MOT+14,459 miles
PASS
Mileage46,867 miles
Since last MOT+8,280 miles
PASS
Mileage38,587 miles
Since last MOT+9,880 miles
PASS
Mileage28,707 miles
Since last MOT+499 miles
FAIL
Mileage28,208 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RE08 WLB

What car is RE08 WLB?

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

What is the mileage of RE08 WLB?

The last recorded mileage for RE08 WLB was 117,656 miles, recorded on 27 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE08 WLB passed its MOT?

RE08 WLB has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Oct 2020.

Is RE08 WLB ULEZ compliant?

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

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