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RF08 EUW

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 197,519 miles on the clock, averaging 8,503 miles per year, around 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 EUW

MOT Status
Due date passed
197,519
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,503

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading197,519 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year8,503
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF08 EUW 104k128k151k174k198k '11'22'17

Check RF08 EUW

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage197,519 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage197,517 miles
Since last MOT+25,883 miles
PASS
Mileage171,634 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage171,631 miles
Since last MOT+3,577 miles
PASS
Mileage168,054 miles
Since last MOT+3,697 miles
PASS
Mileage164,357 miles
Since last MOT+5,574 miles
PASS
Mileage158,783 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage158,783 miles
Since last MOT+4,724 miles
PASS
Mileage154,059 miles
Since last MOT+4,611 miles
PASS
Mileage149,448 miles
Since last MOT+5,031 miles
PASS
Mileage144,417 miles
Since last MOT+6,601 miles
PASS
Mileage137,816 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage137,816 miles
Since last MOT+11,147 miles
PASS
Mileage126,669 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,669 miles
Since last MOT+22,207 miles
PASS
Mileage104,462 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 EUW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About RF08 EUW

What car is RF08 EUW?

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

What is the mileage of RF08 EUW?

The last recorded mileage for RF08 EUW was 197,519 miles, recorded on 26 May 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF08 EUW passed its MOT?

RF08 EUW has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 26 May 2022.

Is RF08 EUW ULEZ compliant?

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

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