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RV08 UYR

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
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 1896cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing once (94% pass rate). It has 150,498 miles on the clock, averaging 7,665 miles per year, around 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 UYR

MOT Status
Due date passed
150,498
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
94%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
7,665

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading150,498 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,570
Average per year7,665
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RV08 UYR 41k68k96k123k150k '11'25'18

Check RV08 UYR

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage150,498 miles
Since last MOT+6,570 miles
PASS
Mileage143,928 miles
Since last MOT+6,834 miles
PASS
Mileage137,094 miles
Since last MOT+9,367 miles
PASS
Mileage127,727 miles
Since last MOT+11,427 miles
PASS
Mileage116,300 miles
Since last MOT+6,900 miles
PASS
Mileage109,400 miles
Since last MOT+10,212 miles
PASS
Mileage99,188 miles
Since last MOT+6,385 miles
PASS
Mileage92,803 miles
Since last MOT+6,815 miles
PASS
Mileage85,988 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,988 miles
Since last MOT+6,202 miles
PASS
Mileage79,786 miles
Since last MOT+9,607 miles
PASS
Mileage70,179 miles
Since last MOT+6,538 miles
PASS
Mileage63,641 miles
Since last MOT+7,869 miles
PASS
Mileage55,772 miles
Since last MOT+7,979 miles
PASS
Mileage47,793 miles
Since last MOT+6,825 miles
PASS
Mileage40,968 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 UYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeRV — Reading, Reading
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About RV08 UYR

What car is RV08 UYR?

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

What is the mileage of RV08 UYR?

The last recorded mileage for RV08 UYR was 150,498 miles, recorded on 2 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV08 UYR passed its MOT?

RV08 UYR has had 16 MOT tests with an 94% pass rate (15 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 2 Jul 2025.

Is RV08 UYR ULEZ compliant?

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

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