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RO08 FDC

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Red Registered in Reading, Reading · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourRed
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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 196,697 miles on the clock, averaging 11,446 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RO08 FDC

MOT Status
Due date passed
196,697
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2011
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
11,446

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading196,697 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,446
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RO08 FDC 60k94k128k162k197k '11'23'17

Check RO08 FDC

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage196,697 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage196,697 miles
Since last MOT+11,105 miles
PASS
Mileage185,592 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage185,589 miles
Since last MOT+16,712 miles
PASS
Mileage168,877 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage168,877 miles
Since last MOT+21,962 miles
PASS
Mileage146,915 miles
Since last MOT+8,897 miles
PASS
Mileage138,018 miles
Since last MOT+9,804 miles
PASS
Mileage128,214 miles
Since last MOT+14,576 miles
PASS
Mileage113,638 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,637 miles
Since last MOT+14,176 miles
PASS
Mileage99,461 miles
Since last MOT+13,541 miles
PASS
Mileage85,920 miles
Since last MOT+10,605 miles
PASS
Mileage75,315 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,315 miles
Since last MOT+6,104 miles
PASS
Mileage69,211 miles
Since last MOT+9,372 miles
PASS
Mileage59,839 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RO08 FDC

What car is RO08 FDC?

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

What is the mileage of RO08 FDC?

The last recorded mileage for RO08 FDC was 196,697 miles, recorded on 20 Feb 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO08 FDC passed its MOT?

RO08 FDC has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 20 Feb 2023.

Is RO08 FDC ULEZ compliant?

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

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