Vehicle summary
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 2017 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1968cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 4 (60% pass rate). It has 83,079 miles on the clock, averaging 9,291 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDI engine is known for crbc and dpf (diesel particulate filter) clogging.
MOT & Mileage History for RF17 VHY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 83,079 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 172 |
| Average per year | 9,291 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) clogging
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RF17 VHY |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1968cc |
| Year | 2017 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RF — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 17 — March 2017 to August 2017 |
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About RF17 VHY
What car is RF17 VHY?
RF17 VHY is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2017.
What is the mileage of RF17 VHY?
The last recorded mileage for RF17 VHY was 83,079 miles, recorded on 16 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RF17 VHY passed its MOT?
RF17 VHY has had 10 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (6 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 16 Apr 2026.
Is RF17 VHY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF17 VHY is likely ULEZ compliant. Diesel post-2015 (Euro 6). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is RF17 VHY?
RF17 VHY is approximately 9 years old. Age identifier 17 means registered between 1 March 2017 and 31 August 2017.