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RF08 WDU

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 229,124 miles on the clock, averaging 14,300 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RF08 WDU

MOT Status
Due date passed
229,124
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2011
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
14,300

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 reading229,124 miles
Reading date
Average per year14,300
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF08 WDU 45k91k137k183k229k '11'24'18

Check RF08 WDU

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage229,124 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage229,124 miles
Since last MOT+28,008 miles
PASS
Mileage201,116 miles
Since last MOT+10,718 miles
PASS
Mileage190,398 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage190,398 miles
Since last MOT+16,805 miles
PASS
Mileage173,593 miles
Since last MOT+13,308 miles
PASS
Mileage160,285 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,285 miles
Since last MOT+6,303 miles
PASS
Mileage153,982 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,976 miles
Since last MOT+10,304 miles
PASS
Mileage143,672 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,672 miles
Since last MOT+10,028 miles
PASS
Mileage133,644 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,644 miles
Since last MOT+8,421 miles
PASS
Mileage125,223 miles
Since last MOT+13,309 miles
PASS
Mileage111,914 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,914 miles
Since last MOT+16,849 miles
PASS
Mileage95,065 miles
Since last MOT+12,786 miles
PASS
Mileage82,279 miles
Since last MOT+14,041 miles
PASS
Mileage68,238 miles
Since last MOT+22,627 miles
PASS
Mileage45,611 miles
Since last MOT+261 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,350 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 WDU
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 WDU

What car is RF08 WDU?

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

What is the mileage of RF08 WDU?

The last recorded mileage for RF08 WDU was 229,124 miles, recorded on 28 May 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF08 WDU passed its MOT?

RF08 WDU has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 28 May 2024.

Is RF08 WDU ULEZ compliant?

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

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