Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2008 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 211,752 miles on the clock, averaging 14,522 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for 1. injector seal failure causing diesel fuel ingress into engine oil.
MOT & Mileage History for RO08 KHM
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 211,752 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 16,198 |
| Average per year | 14,522 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Golf models (2003–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
1. Injector Seal Failure Causing Diesel Fuel Ingress into Engine Oil
The rubber seal around the fuel injector degrades, allowing diesel fuel to seep past the seal into the engine sump, contaminating the engine oil.
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | RO08 KHM |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RO — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 08 — March 2008 to August 2008 |
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About RO08 KHM
What car is RO08 KHM?
RO08 KHM is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2008.
What is the mileage of RO08 KHM?
The last recorded mileage for RO08 KHM was 211,752 miles, recorded on 9 Jun 2020 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RO08 KHM passed its MOT?
RO08 KHM has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 9 Jun 2020.
Is RO08 KHM ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RO08 KHM 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 RO08 KHM?
RO08 KHM is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.