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RO08 BGV

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 6 (57% pass rate). It has 125,943 miles on the clock, averaging 10,272 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RO08 BGV

MOT Status
Due date passed
125,943
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2011
57%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
10,272

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading125,943 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year10,272
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RO08 BGV 35k57k80k103k126k '11'20'16

Check RO08 BGV

Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,943 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,942 miles
Since last MOT+12,204 miles
PASS
Mileage113,738 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,736 miles
Since last MOT+13,982 miles
PASS
Mileage99,754 miles
Since last MOT+262 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,492 miles
Since last MOT+14,681 miles
PASS
Mileage84,811 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,809 miles
Since last MOT+8,481 miles
PASS
Mileage76,328 miles
Since last MOT+5,736 miles
PASS
Mileage70,592 miles
Since last MOT+9,104 miles
PASS
Mileage61,488 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,488 miles
Since last MOT+12,099 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,389 miles
Since last MOT+14,792 miles
PASS
Mileage34,597 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 BGV
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 BGV

What car is RO08 BGV?

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

What is the mileage of RO08 BGV?

The last recorded mileage for RO08 BGV was 125,943 miles, recorded on 13 Feb 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO08 BGV passed its MOT?

RO08 BGV has had 14 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (8 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 13 Feb 2020.

Is RO08 BGV ULEZ compliant?

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

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