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RY57 GEJ

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
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 1968cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 176,266 miles on the clock, averaging 9,031 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RY57 GEJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
176,266
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2010
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
9,031

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading176,266 miles
Reading date
Miles last year20,036
Average per year9,031
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RY57 GEJ 37k72k107k141k176k '10'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage176,266 miles
Since last MOT+20,036 miles
PASS
Mileage156,230 miles
Since last MOT+12,861 miles
PASS
Mileage143,369 miles
Since last MOT+8,241 miles
PASS
Mileage135,128 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,128 miles
Since last MOT+1,024 miles
PASS
Mileage134,104 miles
Since last MOT+573 miles
PASS
Mileage133,531 miles
Since last MOT+3,431 miles
PASS
Mileage130,100 miles
Since last MOT+8,812 miles
PASS
Mileage121,288 miles
Since last MOT+7,233 miles
PASS
Mileage114,055 miles
Since last MOT+17,816 miles
PASS
Mileage96,239 miles
Since last MOT+13,399 miles
PASS
Mileage82,840 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,840 miles
Since last MOT+11,789 miles
PASS
Mileage71,051 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,051 miles
Since last MOT+12,212 miles
PASS
Mileage58,839 miles
Since last MOT+10,812 miles
PASS
Mileage48,027 miles
Since last MOT+11,192 miles
PASS
Mileage36,835 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RY57 GEJ

What car is RY57 GEJ?

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

What is the mileage of RY57 GEJ?

The last recorded mileage for RY57 GEJ was 176,266 miles, recorded on 24 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY57 GEJ passed its MOT?

RY57 GEJ has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 24 Nov 2025.

Is RY57 GEJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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