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RY57 MFE

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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 234,593 miles on the clock, averaging 13,437 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RY57 MFE

MOT Status
Due date passed
234,593
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2011
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
13,437

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 reading234,593 miles
Reading date
Miles last year517
Average per year13,437
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RY57 MFE 60k104k147k191k235k '11'24'17

Check RY57 MFE

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage234,593 miles
Since last MOT+517 miles
FAIL
Mileage234,076 miles
Since last MOT+13,238 miles
PASS
Mileage220,838 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage220,838 miles
Since last MOT+13,435 miles
PASS
Mileage207,403 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage207,403 miles
Since last MOT+14,554 miles
PASS
Mileage192,849 miles
Since last MOT+14,747 miles
PASS
Mileage178,102 miles
Since last MOT+402 miles
FAIL
Mileage177,700 miles
Since last MOT+17,640 miles
PASS
Mileage160,060 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,060 miles
Since last MOT+9,373 miles
PASS
Mileage150,687 miles
Since last MOT+5,905 miles
PASS
Mileage144,782 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage144,782 miles
Since last MOT+4,344 miles
PASS
Mileage140,438 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,437 miles
Since last MOT+11,053 miles
PASS
Mileage129,384 miles
Since last MOT+12,878 miles
PASS
Mileage116,506 miles
Since last MOT+13,920 miles
PASS
Mileage102,586 miles
Since last MOT+116 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,470 miles
Since last MOT+17,101 miles
PASS
Mileage85,369 miles
Since last MOT+394 miles
PASS
Mileage84,975 miles
Since last MOT+24,753 miles
PASS
Mileage60,222 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 MFE
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 MFE

What car is RY57 MFE?

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

What is the mileage of RY57 MFE?

The last recorded mileage for RY57 MFE was 234,593 miles, recorded on 19 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY57 MFE passed its MOT?

RY57 MFE has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 19 Jan 2024.

Is RY57 MFE ULEZ compliant?

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

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