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RO08 OPH

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 1598cc has had 5 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing 2 (60% pass rate). It has 80,444 miles on the clock, averaging 4,856 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RO08 OPH

MOT Status
Due date passed
80,444
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2011
60%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
4,856

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading80,444 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,983
Average per year4,856
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RO08 OPH 68k71k74k77k80k '11'13'12

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Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage80,444 miles
Since last MOT+4,983 miles
PASS
Mileage75,461 miles
Since last MOT+3,593 miles
PASS
Mileage71,868 miles
Since last MOT+3,875 miles
PASS
Mileage67,993 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,989 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 OPH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeRO — Reading, Reading
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About RO08 OPH

What car is RO08 OPH?

RO08 OPH is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Reading in 2008.

What is the mileage of RO08 OPH?

The last recorded mileage for RO08 OPH was 80,444 miles, recorded on 18 Dec 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO08 OPH passed its MOT?

RO08 OPH has had 5 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (3 passes, 2 failures). It last was tested on 18 Dec 2013.

Is RO08 OPH ULEZ compliant?

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

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