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RF08 VFD

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 88,927 miles on the clock, averaging 4,842 miles per year, well below 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 VFD

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,927
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,842

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading88,927 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,961
Average per year4,842
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF08 VFD 21k38k55k72k89k '11'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,927 miles
Since last MOT+3,961 miles
PASS
Mileage84,966 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,965 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,965 miles
Since last MOT+2,922 miles
PASS
Mileage82,043 miles
Since last MOT+2,829 miles
PASS
Mileage79,214 miles
Since last MOT+2,695 miles
PASS
Mileage76,519 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,499 miles
Since last MOT+2,284 miles
PASS
Mileage74,215 miles
Since last MOT+4,505 miles
PASS
Mileage69,710 miles
Since last MOT+7,514 miles
PASS
Mileage62,196 miles
Since last MOT+6,714 miles
PASS
Mileage55,482 miles
PASS
Mileage482,698 miles
Since last MOT+441,708 miles
PASS
Mileage40,990 miles
Since last MOT+4,536 miles
PASS
Mileage36,454 miles
Since last MOT+5,563 miles
PASS
Mileage30,891 miles
Since last MOT+4,592 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,299 miles
Since last MOT+5,671 miles
PASS
Mileage20,628 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 VFD
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 VFD

What car is RF08 VFD?

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

What is the mileage of RF08 VFD?

The last recorded mileage for RF08 VFD was 88,927 miles, recorded on 9 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF08 VFD passed its MOT?

RF08 VFD has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 9 Sep 2025.

Is RF08 VFD ULEZ compliant?

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

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