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RO08 NBY

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 185,693 miles on the clock, averaging 15,641 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RO08 NBY

MOT Status
Due date passed
185,693
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
15,641

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading185,693 miles
Reading date
Miles last year18,478
Average per year15,641
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RO08 NBY 30k69k108k147k186k '11'21'16

Check RO08 NBY

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage185,693 miles
Since last MOT+18,478 miles
PASS
Mileage167,215 miles
Since last MOT+21,885 miles
PASS
Mileage145,330 miles
Since last MOT+18,049 miles
PASS
Mileage127,281 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,281 miles
Since last MOT+17,983 miles
PASS
Mileage109,298 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,298 miles
Since last MOT+5,641 miles
PASS
Mileage103,657 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,657 miles
Since last MOT+14,833 miles
PASS
Mileage88,824 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,824 miles
Since last MOT+16,974 miles
PASS
Mileage71,850 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,850 miles
Since last MOT+12,780 miles
PASS
Mileage59,070 miles
Since last MOT+14,297 miles
PASS
Mileage44,773 miles
Since last MOT+14,787 miles
PASS
Mileage29,986 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 NBY
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 NBY

What car is RO08 NBY?

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

What is the mileage of RO08 NBY?

The last recorded mileage for RO08 NBY was 185,693 miles, recorded on 11 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO08 NBY passed its MOT?

RO08 NBY has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 11 Oct 2021.

Is RO08 NBY ULEZ compliant?

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

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