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RY57 WMW

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Grey Registered in Reading, Reading · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourGrey
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 170,221 miles on the clock, averaging 8,832 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RY57 WMW

MOT Status
Due date passed
170,221
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2011
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
8,832

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading170,221 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,588
Average per year8,832
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RY57 WMW 46k77k108k139k170k '11'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage170,221 miles
Since last MOT+7,588 miles
PASS
Mileage162,633 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage162,628 miles
Since last MOT+4,929 miles
PASS
Mileage157,699 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage157,696 miles
Since last MOT+11,893 miles
PASS
Mileage145,803 miles
Since last MOT+2,733 miles
PASS
Mileage143,070 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage143,069 miles
Since last MOT+3,027 miles
PASS
Mileage140,042 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage140,038 miles
Since last MOT+5,149 miles
PASS
Mileage134,889 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,889 miles
Since last MOT+5,640 miles
PASS
Mileage129,249 miles
Since last MOT+5,912 miles
PASS
Mileage123,337 miles
Since last MOT+11,677 miles
PASS
Mileage111,660 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,660 miles
Since last MOT+9,864 miles
PASS
Mileage101,796 miles
Since last MOT+19,498 miles
PASS
Mileage82,298 miles
Since last MOT+6,368 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,930 miles
Since last MOT+14,865 miles
PASS
Mileage61,065 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,065 miles
Since last MOT+14,895 miles
PASS
Mileage46,170 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About RY57 WMW

What car is RY57 WMW?

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

What is the mileage of RY57 WMW?

The last recorded mileage for RY57 WMW was 170,221 miles, recorded on 5 Feb 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY57 WMW passed its MOT?

RY57 WMW has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 5 Feb 2025.

Is RY57 WMW ULEZ compliant?

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

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