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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 127,526 miles on the clock, averaging 7,345 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for RY57 VGX
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 127,526 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,345 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RY57 VGX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| 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 VGX
What car is RY57 VGX?
RY57 VGX is an grey Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Reading in 2008.
What is the mileage of RY57 VGX?
The last recorded mileage for RY57 VGX was 127,526 miles, recorded on 12 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RY57 VGX passed its MOT?
RY57 VGX has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 12 Jan 2024.
Is RY57 VGX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RY57 VGX 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 VGX?
RY57 VGX is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.