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RF08 VMX

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 194,739 miles on the clock, averaging 6,416 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RF08 VMX

MOT Status
Due date passed
194,739
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
6,416

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

Below average
Latest reading194,739 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,346
Average per year6,416
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF08 VMX 105k127k150k172k195k '11'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage194,739 miles
Since last MOT+5,346 miles
PASS
Mileage189,393 miles
Since last MOT+4,906 miles
PASS
Mileage184,487 miles
Since last MOT+5,156 miles
PASS
Mileage179,331 miles
Since last MOT+2,316 miles
PASS
Mileage177,015 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage177,015 miles
Since last MOT+1,978 miles
PASS
Mileage175,037 miles
Since last MOT+3,559 miles
PASS
Mileage171,478 miles
Since last MOT+9,437 miles
PASS
Mileage162,041 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage162,030 miles
Since last MOT+8,955 miles
PASS
Mileage153,075 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,075 miles
Since last MOT+7,338 miles
PASS
Mileage145,737 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage145,737 miles
Since last MOT+6,390 miles
PASS
Mileage139,347 miles
Since last MOT+5,116 miles
PASS
Mileage134,231 miles
Since last MOT+1,801 miles
PASS
Mileage132,430 miles
Since last MOT+3,401 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,029 miles
Since last MOT+24,341 miles
PASS
Mileage104,688 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 VMX
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 VMX

What car is RF08 VMX?

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

What is the mileage of RF08 VMX?

The last recorded mileage for RF08 VMX was 194,739 miles, recorded on 7 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF08 VMX passed its MOT?

RF08 VMX has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 7 Jul 2025.

Is RF08 VMX ULEZ compliant?

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

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