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 1390cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 67,206 miles on the clock, averaging 3,158 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for RE08 YYW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
MOT failures recorded
Average miles/year
Gap in MOT history
Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 67,206 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 3,158 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RE08 YYW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RE — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 08 — March 2008 to August 2008 |
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About RE08 YYW
What car is RE08 YYW?
RE08 YYW is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2008.
What is the mileage of RE08 YYW?
The last recorded mileage for RE08 YYW was 67,206 miles, recorded on 19 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RE08 YYW passed its MOT?
RE08 YYW has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 19 Jun 2026.
Is RE08 YYW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE08 YYW 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 YYW?
RE08 YYW is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.