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RV08 UOT

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
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 1896cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 3 (67% pass rate). It has 62,640 miles on the clock, averaging 5,266 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.

MOT & Mileage History for RV08 UOT

MOT Status
Due date passed
62,640
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2011
67%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
5,266

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading62,640 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,266
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RV08 UOT 36k43k49k56k63k '11'16'14

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage62,640 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,640 miles
Since last MOT+6,225 miles
PASS
Mileage56,415 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,415 miles
Since last MOT+5,729 miles
PASS
Mileage50,686 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,686 miles
Since last MOT+5,358 miles
PASS
Mileage45,328 miles
Since last MOT+4,438 miles
PASS
Mileage40,890 miles
Since last MOT+4,875 miles
PASS
Mileage36,015 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil

The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 UOT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeRV — Reading, Reading
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About RV08 UOT

What car is RV08 UOT?

RV08 UOT is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2008.

What is the mileage of RV08 UOT?

The last recorded mileage for RV08 UOT was 62,640 miles, recorded on 16 Sep 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV08 UOT passed its MOT?

RV08 UOT has had 9 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (6 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 Sep 2016.

Is RV08 UOT ULEZ compliant?

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

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