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RO08 GVF

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1595cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1595cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 Petrol 1595cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 75,641 miles on the clock, averaging 5,355 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RO08 GVF

MOT Status
Due date passed
75,641
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2011
91%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
5,355

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading75,641 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,829
Average per year5,355
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RO08 GVF 21k34k48k62k76k '11'21'16

Check RO08 GVF

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage75,641 miles
Since last MOT+2,829 miles
PASS
Mileage72,812 miles
Since last MOT+3,938 miles
PASS
Mileage68,874 miles
Since last MOT+5,318 miles
PASS
Mileage63,556 miles
Since last MOT+3,611 miles
PASS
Mileage59,945 miles
Since last MOT+3,654 miles
PASS
Mileage56,291 miles
Since last MOT+5,903 miles
PASS
Mileage50,388 miles
Since last MOT+4,228 miles
PASS
Mileage46,160 miles
Since last MOT+9,112 miles
PASS
Mileage37,048 miles
Since last MOT+10,762 miles
PASS
Mileage26,286 miles
Since last MOT+5,608 miles
FAIL
Mileage20,678 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 GVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1595cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeRO — Reading, Reading
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About RO08 GVF

What car is RO08 GVF?

RO08 GVF is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1595cc). First registered in Reading in 2008.

What is the mileage of RO08 GVF?

The last recorded mileage for RO08 GVF was 75,641 miles, recorded on 26 Jul 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO08 GVF passed its MOT?

RO08 GVF has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 26 Jul 2021.

Is RO08 GVF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RO08 GVF is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is RO08 GVF?

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