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RY57 BVB

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 165,600 miles on the clock, averaging 8,618 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RY57 BVB

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
165,600
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
8,618

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading165,600 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year8,618
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RY57 BVB 38k70k102k134k166k '11'25'21

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage165,600 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage165,599 miles
Since last MOT+8,654 miles
PASS
Mileage156,945 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage156,945 miles
Since last MOT+8,613 miles
PASS
Mileage148,332 miles
Since last MOT+9,971 miles
PASS
Mileage138,361 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,361 miles
Since last MOT+10,028 miles
PASS
Mileage128,333 miles
Since last MOT+5,154 miles
PASS
Mileage123,179 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,179 miles
Since last MOT+10,210 miles
PASS
Mileage112,969 miles
Since last MOT+8,209 miles
PASS
Mileage104,760 miles
Since last MOT+4,761 miles
PASS
Mileage99,999 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,984 miles
Since last MOT+6,531 miles
PASS
Mileage93,453 miles
Since last MOT+7,778 miles
PASS
Mileage85,675 miles
Since last MOT+15,902 miles
PASS
Mileage69,773 miles
Since last MOT+15,639 miles
PASS
Mileage54,134 miles
Since last MOT+16,568 miles
PASS
Mileage37,566 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 BVB
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 BVB

What car is RY57 BVB?

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

What is the mileage of RY57 BVB?

The last recorded mileage for RY57 BVB was 165,600 miles, recorded on 4 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY57 BVB passed its MOT?

RY57 BVB has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 4 Dec 2025.

Is RY57 BVB ULEZ compliant?

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

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