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RF08 YPH

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 124,209 miles on the clock, averaging 6,297 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RF08 YPH

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
124,209
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,297

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 reading124,209 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,611
Average per year6,297
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF08 YPH 31k54k78k101k124k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,209 miles
Since last MOT+4,611 miles
PASS
Mileage119,598 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,598 miles
Since last MOT+5,509 miles
PASS
Mileage114,089 miles
Since last MOT+5,560 miles
PASS
Mileage108,529 miles
Since last MOT+5,711 miles
PASS
Mileage102,818 miles
Since last MOT+7,777 miles
PASS
Mileage95,041 miles
Since last MOT+96 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,945 miles
Since last MOT+5,513 miles
PASS
Mileage89,432 miles
Since last MOT+2,546 miles
PASS
Mileage86,886 miles
Since last MOT+2,960 miles
PASS
Mileage83,926 miles
Since last MOT+2,482 miles
PASS
Mileage81,444 miles
Since last MOT+9,034 miles
PASS
Mileage72,410 miles
Since last MOT+7,324 miles
PASS
Mileage65,086 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,086 miles
Since last MOT+11,937 miles
PASS
Mileage53,149 miles
Since last MOT+11,888 miles
PASS
Mileage41,261 miles
Since last MOT+3,299 miles
PASS
Mileage37,962 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,962 miles
Since last MOT+7,023 miles
PASS
Mileage30,939 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 YPH
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 YPH

What car is RF08 YPH?

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

What is the mileage of RF08 YPH?

The last recorded mileage for RF08 YPH was 124,209 miles, recorded on 12 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF08 YPH passed its MOT?

RF08 YPH has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 12 May 2026.

Is RF08 YPH ULEZ compliant?

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

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