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RF08 LRX

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
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 1968cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 260,803 miles on the clock, averaging 14,848 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RF08 LRX

MOT Status
Due date passed
260,803
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
14,848

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading260,803 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,290
Average per year14,848
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF08 LRX 49k102k155k208k261k '11'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage260,803 miles
Since last MOT+8,290 miles
PASS
Mileage252,513 miles
Since last MOT+15,995 miles
PASS
Mileage236,518 miles
Since last MOT+16,372 miles
PASS
Mileage220,146 miles
Since last MOT+23,469 miles
PASS
Mileage196,677 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage196,668 miles
Since last MOT+10,994 miles
PASS
Mileage185,674 miles
Since last MOT+5,490 miles
PASS
Mileage180,184 miles
Since last MOT+79 miles
FAIL
Mileage180,105 miles
Since last MOT+2,304 miles
PASS
Mileage177,801 miles
Since last MOT+15,095 miles
PASS
Mileage162,706 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage162,706 miles
Since last MOT+45,894 miles
PASS
Mileage116,812 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,812 miles
Since last MOT+7,000 miles
PASS
Mileage109,812 miles
Since last MOT+4,289 miles
PASS
Mileage105,523 miles
Since last MOT+25,119 miles
PASS
Mileage80,404 miles
Since last MOT+15,009 miles
PASS
Mileage65,395 miles
Since last MOT+16,270 miles
PASS
Mileage49,125 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 LRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About RF08 LRX

What car is RF08 LRX?

RF08 LRX is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2008.

What is the mileage of RF08 LRX?

The last recorded mileage for RF08 LRX was 260,803 miles, recorded on 6 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF08 LRX passed its MOT?

RF08 LRX has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 6 Oct 2025.

Is RF08 LRX ULEZ compliant?

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

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