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RY57 BUP

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 9 (64% pass rate). It has 187,753 miles on the clock, averaging 10,604 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RY57 BUP

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
187,753
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2011
64%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
10,604

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading187,753 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,743
Average per year10,604
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RY57 BUP 28k68k108k148k188k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage187,753 miles
Since last MOT+12,743 miles
PASS
Mileage175,010 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage175,010 miles
Since last MOT+11,114 miles
PASS
Mileage163,896 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage163,896 miles
Since last MOT+11,592 miles
PASS
Mileage152,304 miles
Since last MOT+5,260 miles
PASS
Mileage147,044 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,043 miles
Since last MOT+4,569 miles
PASS
Mileage142,474 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,474 miles
Since last MOT+4,832 miles
PASS
Mileage137,642 miles
Since last MOT+9,553 miles
PASS
Mileage128,089 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,089 miles
Since last MOT+9,647 miles
PASS
Mileage118,442 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,442 miles
Since last MOT+11,057 miles
PASS
Mileage107,385 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,385 miles
Since last MOT+13,444 miles
PASS
Mileage93,941 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,941 miles
Since last MOT+13,184 miles
PASS
Mileage80,757 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,757 miles
Since last MOT+11,982 miles
PASS
Mileage68,775 miles
Since last MOT+12,152 miles
PASS
Mileage56,623 miles
Since last MOT+12,692 miles
PASS
Mileage43,931 miles
Since last MOT+16,293 miles
PASS
Mileage27,638 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RY57 BUP

What car is RY57 BUP?

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

What is the mileage of RY57 BUP?

The last recorded mileage for RY57 BUP was 187,753 miles, recorded on 15 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY57 BUP passed its MOT?

RY57 BUP has had 25 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (16 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 15 Apr 2026.

Is RY57 BUP ULEZ compliant?

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

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