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RV08 PUX

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 164,799 miles on the clock, averaging 13,059 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RV08 PUX

MOT Status
Due date passed
164,799
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
13,059

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 reading164,799 miles
Reading date
Miles last year21,048
Average per year13,059
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV08 PUX 24k59k94k130k165k '11'21'16

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage164,799 miles
Since last MOT+21,048 miles
PASS
Mileage143,751 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,751 miles
Since last MOT+16,419 miles
PASS
Mileage127,332 miles
Since last MOT+8,132 miles
PASS
Mileage119,200 miles
Since last MOT+1,467 miles
PASS
Mileage117,733 miles
Since last MOT+237 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,496 miles
Since last MOT+14,526 miles
PASS
Mileage102,970 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,968 miles
Since last MOT+17,846 miles
PASS
Mileage85,122 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,122 miles
Since last MOT+14,221 miles
PASS
Mileage70,901 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,901 miles
Since last MOT+22,595 miles
PASS
Mileage48,306 miles
Since last MOT+10,146 miles
PASS
Mileage38,160 miles
Since last MOT+13,985 miles
PASS
Mileage24,175 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 PUX
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 PUX

What car is RV08 PUX?

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

What is the mileage of RV08 PUX?

The last recorded mileage for RV08 PUX was 164,799 miles, recorded on 2 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV08 PUX passed its MOT?

RV08 PUX has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 2 Dec 2021.

Is RV08 PUX ULEZ compliant?

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

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