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RF08 DTN

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 1896cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 222,520 miles on the clock, averaging 14,078 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.

MOT & Mileage History for RF08 DTN

MOT Status
Due date passed
222,520
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
14,078

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading222,520 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,490
Average per year14,078
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RF08 DTN 29k77k126k174k223k '11'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage222,520 miles
Since last MOT+14,490 miles
PASS
Mileage208,030 miles
Since last MOT+12,036 miles
PASS
Mileage195,994 miles
Since last MOT+8,241 miles
PASS
Mileage187,753 miles
Since last MOT+79 miles
FAIL
Mileage187,674 miles
Since last MOT+12,644 miles
PASS
Mileage175,030 miles
Since last MOT+15,188 miles
PASS
Mileage159,842 miles
Since last MOT+22,977 miles
PASS
Mileage136,865 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,865 miles
Since last MOT+16,617 miles
PASS
Mileage120,248 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage120,248 miles
Since last MOT+17,348 miles
PASS
Mileage102,900 miles
Since last MOT+15,952 miles
PASS
Mileage86,948 miles
Since last MOT+18,334 miles
PASS
Mileage68,614 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,614 miles
Since last MOT+12,524 miles
PASS
Mileage56,090 miles
Since last MOT+15,837 miles
PASS
Mileage40,253 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,253 miles
Since last MOT+11,182 miles
PASS
Mileage29,071 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil

The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 DTN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About RF08 DTN

What car is RF08 DTN?

RF08 DTN is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2008.

What is the mileage of RF08 DTN?

The last recorded mileage for RF08 DTN was 222,520 miles, recorded on 13 Feb 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF08 DTN passed its MOT?

RF08 DTN has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 13 Feb 2025.

Is RF08 DTN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF08 DTN 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 RF08 DTN?

RF08 DTN is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.