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RF08 RYG

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 197,326 miles on the clock, averaging 9,180 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RF08 RYG

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
197,326
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
9,180

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading197,326 miles
Reading date
Miles last year602
Average per year9,180
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF08 RYG 58k93k128k163k197k '11'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage197,326 miles
Since last MOT+602 miles
PASS
Mileage196,724 miles
Since last MOT+1,277 miles
PASS
Mileage195,447 miles
Since last MOT+19,499 miles
PASS
Mileage175,948 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage175,920 miles
Since last MOT+9,355 miles
PASS
Mileage166,565 miles
Since last MOT+5,495 miles
PASS
Mileage161,070 miles
Since last MOT+7,843 miles
PASS
Mileage153,227 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,206 miles
Since last MOT+7,670 miles
PASS
Mileage145,536 miles
Since last MOT+11,530 miles
PASS
Mileage134,006 miles
Since last MOT+11,868 miles
PASS
Mileage122,138 miles
Since last MOT+10,995 miles
PASS
Mileage111,143 miles
Since last MOT+9,933 miles
PASS
Mileage101,210 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,210 miles
Since last MOT+11,639 miles
PASS
Mileage89,571 miles
Since last MOT+8,854 miles
PASS
Mileage80,717 miles
Since last MOT+12,033 miles
PASS
Mileage68,684 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,662 miles
Since last MOT+12,430 miles
PASS
Mileage56,232 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,218 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RF08 RYG

What car is RF08 RYG?

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

What is the mileage of RF08 RYG?

The last recorded mileage for RF08 RYG was 197,326 miles, recorded on 23 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF08 RYG passed its MOT?

RF08 RYG has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 23 May 2026.

Is RF08 RYG ULEZ compliant?

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

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