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RY57 BJX

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 205,208 miles on the clock, averaging 12,698 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RY57 BJX

MOT Status
Due date passed
205,208
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2010
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
12,698

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading205,208 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,138
Average per year12,698
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RY57 BJX 25k70k115k160k205k '10'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage205,208 miles
Since last MOT+5,138 miles
PASS
Mileage200,070 miles
Since last MOT+7,361 miles
PASS
Mileage192,709 miles
Since last MOT+11,843 miles
PASS
Mileage180,866 miles
Since last MOT+9,519 miles
PASS
Mileage171,347 miles
Since last MOT+12,044 miles
PASS
Mileage159,303 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,303 miles
Since last MOT+15,537 miles
PASS
Mileage143,766 miles
Since last MOT+15,254 miles
PASS
Mileage128,512 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,512 miles
Since last MOT+26,686 miles
PASS
Mileage101,826 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,826 miles
Since last MOT+247 miles
PASS
Mileage101,579 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,579 miles
Since last MOT+12,943 miles
PASS
Mileage88,636 miles
Since last MOT+12,272 miles
PASS
Mileage76,364 miles
Since last MOT+12,226 miles
PASS
Mileage64,138 miles
Since last MOT+11,833 miles
PASS
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Since last MOT+11,669 miles
PASS
Mileage40,636 miles
Since last MOT+15,817 miles
PASS
Mileage24,819 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 BJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeRY — Reading, Reading
Age identifier57 — September 2007 to February 2008

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About RY57 BJX

What car is RY57 BJX?

RY57 BJX is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2008.

What is the mileage of RY57 BJX?

The last recorded mileage for RY57 BJX was 205,208 miles, recorded on 18 Dec 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY57 BJX passed its MOT?

RY57 BJX has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 18 Dec 2024.

Is RY57 BJX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RY57 BJX 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 RY57 BJX?

RY57 BJX is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.