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RO08 XMB

2008 Volkswagen Passat · Diesel · 1968cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourSilver
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 Passat Diesel 1968cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 145,941 miles on the clock, averaging 7,888 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDI CR engine is known for oil pump drive (hexagonal driver/hex shaft).

MOT & Mileage History for RO08 XMB

MOT Status
Due date passed
145,941
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2011
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,888

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading145,941 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year7,888
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RO08 XMB 32k61k89k118k146k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,941 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,937 miles
Since last MOT+4,598 miles
PASS
Mileage141,339 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage141,338 miles
Since last MOT+7,169 miles
PASS
Mileage134,169 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,169 miles
Since last MOT+6,839 miles
PASS
Mileage127,330 miles
Since last MOT+7,355 miles
PASS
Mileage119,975 miles
Since last MOT+7,887 miles
PASS
Mileage112,088 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,087 miles
Since last MOT+13,236 miles
PASS
Mileage98,851 miles
Since last MOT+10,924 miles
PASS
Mileage87,927 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,927 miles
Since last MOT+12,910 miles
PASS
Mileage75,017 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,017 miles
Since last MOT+6,313 miles
PASS
Mileage68,704 miles
Since last MOT+7,005 miles
PASS
Mileage61,699 miles
Since last MOT+8,091 miles
PASS
Mileage53,608 miles
Since last MOT+6,549 miles
PASS
Mileage47,059 miles
Since last MOT+7,897 miles
PASS
Mileage39,162 miles
Since last MOT+6,886 miles
PASS
Mileage32,276 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,276 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Passat

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Oil pump drive (hexagonal driver/hex shaft)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 XMB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeRO — Reading, Reading
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About RO08 XMB

What car is RO08 XMB?

RO08 XMB is an silver Volkswagen Passat, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2008.

What is the mileage of RO08 XMB?

The last recorded mileage for RO08 XMB was 145,941 miles, recorded on 25 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO08 XMB passed its MOT?

RO08 XMB has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 25 Sep 2025.

Is RO08 XMB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RO08 XMB 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 XMB?

RO08 XMB is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.