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RO08 JBX

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 271,705 miles on the clock, averaging 13,856 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RO08 JBX

MOT Status
Due date passed
271,705
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2011
61%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
13,856

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading271,705 miles
Reading date
Miles last year21,129
Average per year13,856
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RO08 JBX 82k129k177k224k272k '11'24'18

Check RO08 JBX

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage271,705 miles
Since last MOT+21,129 miles
PASS
Mileage250,576 miles
Since last MOT+14,147 miles
PASS
Mileage236,429 miles
Since last MOT+56 miles
FAIL
Mileage236,373 miles
Since last MOT+6,432 miles
PASS
Mileage229,941 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage229,939 miles
Since last MOT+7,005 miles
PASS
Mileage222,934 miles
Since last MOT+171 miles
FAIL
Mileage222,763 miles
Since last MOT+14,144 miles
PASS
Mileage208,619 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage208,619 miles
Since last MOT+18,308 miles
PASS
Mileage190,311 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage190,307 miles
Since last MOT+20,893 miles
PASS
Mileage169,414 miles
Since last MOT+17,898 miles
PASS
Mileage151,516 miles
Since last MOT+19,314 miles
PASS
Mileage132,202 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,200 miles
Since last MOT+17,042 miles
PASS
Mileage119,158 miles
Since last MOT+11,900 miles
PASS
Mileage107,258 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,258 miles
Since last MOT+7,768 miles
PASS
Mileage99,490 miles
Since last MOT+2,313 miles
PASS
Mileage97,177 miles
Since last MOT+15,382 miles
PASS
Mileage81,795 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,795 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RO08 JBX

What car is RO08 JBX?

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

What is the mileage of RO08 JBX?

The last recorded mileage for RO08 JBX was 271,705 miles, recorded on 29 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO08 JBX passed its MOT?

RO08 JBX has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last was tested on 29 Oct 2024.

Is RO08 JBX ULEZ compliant?

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

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