Vehicle summary
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 122,361 miles on the clock, averaging 5,302 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for RE08 XBV
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 122,361 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,711 |
| Average per year | 5,302 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RE08 XBV |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RE — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 08 — March 2008 to August 2008 |
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About RE08 XBV
What car is RE08 XBV?
RE08 XBV is an black Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2008.
What is the mileage of RE08 XBV?
The last recorded mileage for RE08 XBV was 122,361 miles, recorded on 9 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RE08 XBV passed its MOT?
RE08 XBV has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 9 Jul 2025.
Is RE08 XBV ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE08 XBV 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 XBV?
RE08 XBV is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.