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RG08 ARG

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 2000cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine2000cc
ColourBlue
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 2000cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 92,414 miles on the clock, averaging 5,026 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RG08 ARG

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
92,414
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
5,026

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading92,414 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,632
Average per year5,026
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RG08 ARG 17k36k55k73k92k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage92,414 miles
Since last MOT+2,632 miles
PASS
Mileage89,782 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,782 miles
Since last MOT+2,595 miles
PASS
Mileage87,187 miles
Since last MOT+2,106 miles
PASS
Mileage85,081 miles
Since last MOT+2,532 miles
PASS
Mileage82,549 miles
Since last MOT+2,931 miles
PASS
Mileage79,618 miles
Since last MOT+1,959 miles
PASS
Mileage77,659 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,659 miles
Since last MOT+3,762 miles
PASS
Mileage73,897 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,897 miles
Since last MOT+3,734 miles
PASS
Mileage70,163 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,162 miles
Since last MOT+3,969 miles
PASS
Mileage66,193 miles
Since last MOT+4,672 miles
PASS
Mileage61,521 miles
Since last MOT+8,320 miles
PASS
Mileage53,201 miles
Since last MOT+8,195 miles
PASS
Mileage45,006 miles
Since last MOT+9,876 miles
PASS
Mileage35,130 miles
Since last MOT+9,264 miles
PASS
Mileage25,866 miles
Since last MOT+9,118 miles
PASS
Mileage16,748 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG08 ARG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2000cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeRG — Reading, Reading
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About RG08 ARG

What car is RG08 ARG?

RG08 ARG is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (2000cc). First registered in Reading in 2008.

What is the mileage of RG08 ARG?

The last recorded mileage for RG08 ARG was 92,414 miles, recorded on 11 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RG08 ARG passed its MOT?

RG08 ARG has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 11 May 2026.

Is RG08 ARG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RG08 ARG 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 RG08 ARG?

RG08 ARG is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.