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 Diesel 1968cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 206,620 miles on the clock, averaging 10,253 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for RE08 XJY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 206,620 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,819 |
| Average per year | 10,253 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RE08 XJY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1968cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RE — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 08 — March 2008 to August 2008 |
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About RE08 XJY
What car is RE08 XJY?
RE08 XJY is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2008.
What is the mileage of RE08 XJY?
The last recorded mileage for RE08 XJY was 206,620 miles, recorded on 13 Aug 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RE08 XJY passed its MOT?
RE08 XJY has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last was tested on 13 Aug 2026.
Is RE08 XJY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE08 XJY 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 XJY?
RE08 XJY is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.