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RV08 LFT

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlack
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 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 126,103 miles on the clock, averaging 5,766 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RV08 LFT

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
126,103
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2011
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
5,766

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 reading126,103 miles
Reading date
Miles last year16,290
Average per year5,766
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV08 LFT 42k63k84k105k126k '11'25'18

Check RV08 LFT

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,103 miles
Since last MOT+16,290 miles
PASS
Mileage109,813 miles
Since last MOT+5,347 miles
PASS
Mileage104,466 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,466 miles
Since last MOT+5,065 miles
PASS
Mileage99,401 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,401 miles
Since last MOT+4,412 miles
PASS
Mileage94,989 miles
Since last MOT+1,537 miles
PASS
Mileage93,452 miles
Since last MOT+2,573 miles
PASS
Mileage90,879 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,879 miles
Since last MOT+4,057 miles
PASS
Mileage86,822 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,821 miles
Since last MOT+3,646 miles
PASS
Mileage83,175 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,175 miles
Since last MOT+3,610 miles
PASS
Mileage79,565 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,565 miles
Since last MOT+4,067 miles
PASS
Mileage75,498 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,479 miles
Since last MOT+7,916 miles
PASS
Mileage67,563 miles
Since last MOT+9,113 miles
PASS
Mileage58,450 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,450 miles
Since last MOT+9,259 miles
PASS
Mileage49,191 miles
Since last MOT+7,593 miles
PASS
Mileage41,598 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RV08 LFT

What car is RV08 LFT?

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

What is the mileage of RV08 LFT?

The last recorded mileage for RV08 LFT was 126,103 miles, recorded on 6 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV08 LFT passed its MOT?

RV08 LFT has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 6 Dec 2025.

Is RV08 LFT ULEZ compliant?

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

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