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RO08 EPX

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 182,734 miles on the clock, averaging 9,218 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RO08 EPX

MOT Status
Due date passed
182,734
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2011
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
9,218

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading182,734 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year9,218
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RO08 EPX 64k94k124k153k183k '11'24'19

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage182,734 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage182,733 miles
Since last MOT+25,785 miles
PASS
Mileage156,948 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,948 miles
Since last MOT+15,953 miles
PASS
Mileage140,995 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,995 miles
Since last MOT+8,001 miles
PASS
Mileage132,994 miles
Since last MOT+12,392 miles
PASS
Mileage120,602 miles
Since last MOT+12,037 miles
PASS
Mileage108,565 miles
Since last MOT+38 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,527 miles
Since last MOT+10,518 miles
PASS
Mileage98,009 miles
Since last MOT+5,892 miles
PASS
Mileage92,117 miles
Since last MOT+5,409 miles
PASS
Mileage86,708 miles
Since last MOT+7,397 miles
PASS
Mileage79,311 miles
Since last MOT+14,982 miles
PASS
Mileage64,329 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RO08 EPX

What car is RO08 EPX?

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

What is the mileage of RO08 EPX?

The last recorded mileage for RO08 EPX was 182,734 miles, recorded on 24 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO08 EPX passed its MOT?

RO08 EPX has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 24 Jan 2024.

Is RO08 EPX ULEZ compliant?

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

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