Free MOT Check →Full MOT history & mileage Service History £6.99 →Full refund if no data found Full Car Check £7.49 →Crashed, financed & ownership data by Experian
RY08 AHC

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
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 1896cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 158,367 miles on the clock, averaging 5,776 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 RY08 AHC

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
158,367
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,776

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading158,367 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,570
Average per year5,776
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RY08 AHC 74k95k116k137k158k '11'26'19

Check RY08 AHC

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage158,367 miles
Since last MOT+1,570 miles
PASS
Mileage156,797 miles
Since last MOT+24,310 miles
PASS
Mileage132,487 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,487 miles
Since last MOT+3,793 miles
PASS
Mileage128,694 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,694 miles
Since last MOT+3,408 miles
PASS
Mileage125,286 miles
Since last MOT+2,228 miles
PASS
Mileage123,058 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,058 miles
Since last MOT+859 miles
PASS
Mileage122,199 miles
Since last MOT+2,108 miles
PASS
Mileage120,091 miles
Since last MOT+1,723 miles
PASS
Mileage118,368 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,368 miles
Since last MOT+7,432 miles
PASS
Mileage110,936 miles
Since last MOT+7,927 miles
PASS
Mileage103,009 miles
Since last MOT+6,860 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,149 miles
Since last MOT+10,684 miles
PASS
Mileage85,465 miles
Since last MOT+4,541 miles
PASS
Mileage80,924 miles
Since last MOT+6,838 miles
PASS
Mileage74,086 miles

Similar cars to consider

Buyers comparing the Volkswagen Golf often also look at these models. Check their MOT history and reliability before deciding:

🔧 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.

Read our Volkswagen Golf Buyer's Guide →

Common faults, what to check, and what to pay

Explore more about the Volkswagen Golf

Thinking about buying this car? These resources will help you make an informed decision.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY08 AHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeRY — Reading, Reading
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

More RY08 A plates

Browse all RY08 A registrations from Reading.

About RY08 AHC

What car is RY08 AHC?

RY08 AHC is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2008.

What is the mileage of RY08 AHC?

The last recorded mileage for RY08 AHC was 158,367 miles, recorded on 11 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY08 AHC passed its MOT?

RY08 AHC has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 11 Apr 2026.

Is RY08 AHC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RY08 AHC 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 RY08 AHC?

RY08 AHC is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.