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RO08 BGF

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 94,257 miles on the clock, averaging 5,116 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RO08 BGF

MOT Status
Due date passed
94,257
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2011
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
5,116

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading94,257 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,338
Average per year5,116
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RO08 BGF 27k44k60k77k94k '11'24'18

Check RO08 BGF

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,257 miles
Since last MOT+4,338 miles
PASS
Mileage89,919 miles
Since last MOT+5,630 miles
PASS
Mileage84,289 miles
Since last MOT+4,593 miles
PASS
Mileage79,696 miles
Since last MOT+3,624 miles
PASS
Mileage76,072 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,071 miles
Since last MOT+3,848 miles
PASS
Mileage72,223 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,223 miles
Since last MOT+2,990 miles
PASS
Mileage69,233 miles
Since last MOT+4,904 miles
PASS
Mileage64,329 miles
Since last MOT+6,792 miles
PASS
Mileage57,537 miles
Since last MOT+9,026 miles
PASS
Mileage48,511 miles
Since last MOT+5,157 miles
PASS
Mileage43,354 miles
Since last MOT+7,487 miles
PASS
Mileage35,867 miles
Since last MOT+9,151 miles
PASS
Mileage26,716 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 BGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeRO — Reading, Reading
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About RO08 BGF

What car is RO08 BGF?

RO08 BGF is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2008.

What is the mileage of RO08 BGF?

The last recorded mileage for RO08 BGF was 94,257 miles, recorded on 3 Jun 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO08 BGF passed its MOT?

RO08 BGF has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 3 Jun 2024.

Is RO08 BGF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RO08 BGF 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 RO08 BGF?

RO08 BGF is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.