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RV08 RKF

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 154,174 miles on the clock, averaging 9,667 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RV08 RKF

MOT Status
Due date passed
154,174
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,667

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 reading154,174 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,924
Average per year9,667
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV08 RKF 18k52k86k120k154k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage154,174 miles
Since last MOT+2,924 miles
PASS
Mileage151,250 miles
Since last MOT+16,250 miles
PASS
Mileage135,000 miles
Since last MOT+7,764 miles
PASS
Mileage127,236 miles
Since last MOT+8,740 miles
PASS
Mileage118,496 miles
Since last MOT+2,991 miles
PASS
Mileage115,505 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,505 miles
Since last MOT+6,394 miles
PASS
Mileage109,111 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,090 miles
Since last MOT+1,645 miles
PASS
Mileage107,445 miles
Since last MOT+269 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,176 miles
Since last MOT+6,278 miles
PASS
Mileage100,898 miles
Since last MOT+12,860 miles
PASS
Mileage88,038 miles
Since last MOT+18,068 miles
PASS
Mileage69,970 miles
Since last MOT+25,860 miles
PASS
Mileage44,110 miles
Since last MOT+6,753 miles
PASS
Mileage37,357 miles
Since last MOT+7,680 miles
PASS
Mileage29,677 miles
Since last MOT+5,238 miles
PASS
Mileage24,439 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,439 miles
Since last MOT+6,674 miles
PASS
Mileage17,765 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RV08 RKF

What car is RV08 RKF?

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

What is the mileage of RV08 RKF?

The last recorded mileage for RV08 RKF was 154,174 miles, recorded on 1 May 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV08 RKF passed its MOT?

RV08 RKF has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 1 May 2025.

Is RV08 RKF ULEZ compliant?

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

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