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RY57 GNJ

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 Petrol 1390cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 95,882 miles on the clock, averaging 4,646 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for RY57 GNJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
95,882
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2011
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
4,646

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading95,882 miles
Reading date
Miles last year521
Average per year4,646
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RY57 GNJ 38k52k67k81k96k '11'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,882 miles
Since last MOT+521 miles
PASS
Mileage95,361 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,361 miles
Since last MOT+7,125 miles
PASS
Mileage88,236 miles
Since last MOT+11,398 miles
PASS
Mileage76,838 miles
Since last MOT+11,469 miles
PASS
Mileage65,369 miles
Since last MOT+6,479 miles
PASS
Mileage58,890 miles
Since last MOT+110 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,780 miles
Since last MOT+10,626 miles
PASS
Mileage48,154 miles
Since last MOT+5,186 miles
PASS
Mileage42,968 miles
Since last MOT+5,103 miles
PASS
Mileage37,865 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf

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BUD/BCA

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 GNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeRY — Reading, Reading
Age identifier57 — September 2007 to February 2008

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About RY57 GNJ

What car is RY57 GNJ?

RY57 GNJ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2008.

What is the mileage of RY57 GNJ?

The last recorded mileage for RY57 GNJ was 95,882 miles, recorded on 23 Aug 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY57 GNJ passed its MOT?

RY57 GNJ has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 23 Aug 2023.

Is RY57 GNJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RY57 GNJ is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is RY57 GNJ?

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