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RV08 LCU

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 161,361 miles on the clock, averaging 13,904 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RV08 LCU

MOT Status
Due date passed
161,361
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2011
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
13,904

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 reading161,361 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year13,904
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RV08 LCU 34k66k98k129k161k '11'20'17

Check RV08 LCU

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage161,361 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage161,359 miles
Since last MOT+17,722 miles
PASS
Mileage143,637 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,637 miles
Since last MOT+20,418 miles
PASS
Mileage123,219 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,219 miles
Since last MOT+16,774 miles
PASS
Mileage106,445 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,445 miles
Since last MOT+14,184 miles
PASS
Mileage92,261 miles
Since last MOT+11,972 miles
PASS
Mileage80,289 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,289 miles
Since last MOT+10,266 miles
PASS
Mileage70,023 miles
Since last MOT+11,289 miles
PASS
Mileage58,734 miles
Since last MOT+13,208 miles
PASS
Mileage45,526 miles
Since last MOT+11,841 miles
PASS
Mileage33,685 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 LCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeRV — Reading, Reading
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About RV08 LCU

What car is RV08 LCU?

RV08 LCU is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2008.

What is the mileage of RV08 LCU?

The last recorded mileage for RV08 LCU was 161,361 miles, recorded on 21 May 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV08 LCU passed its MOT?

RV08 LCU has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 21 May 2020.

Is RV08 LCU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RV08 LCU 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 RV08 LCU?

RV08 LCU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.