Vehicle summary
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 166,415 miles on the clock, averaging 8,600 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for RY57 LNJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 166,415 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,569 |
| Average per year | 8,600 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RY57 LNJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RY — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 57 — September 2007 to February 2008 |
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About RY57 LNJ
What car is RY57 LNJ?
RY57 LNJ is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2008.
What is the mileage of RY57 LNJ?
The last recorded mileage for RY57 LNJ was 166,415 miles, recorded on 10 Dec 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RY57 LNJ passed its MOT?
RY57 LNJ has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 10 Dec 2024.
Is RY57 LNJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RY57 LNJ 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 LNJ?
RY57 LNJ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.