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RO08 XMC

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1968cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1968cc
ColourBlue
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 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 207,050 miles on the clock, averaging 19,842 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for RO08 XMC

MOT Status
Due date passed
207,050
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2011
64%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
19,842

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading207,050 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17,969
Average per year19,842
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RO08 XMC 48k88k127k167k207k '11'19'15

Check RO08 XMC

Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage207,050 miles
Since last MOT+17,969 miles
PASS
Mileage189,081 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage189,081 miles
Since last MOT+23,827 miles
PASS
Mileage165,254 miles
Since last MOT+27,852 miles
PASS
Mileage137,402 miles
Since last MOT+25,430 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,972 miles
Since last MOT+16,451 miles
PASS
Mileage95,521 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,521 miles
Since last MOT+15,688 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,833 miles
Since last MOT+17,031 miles
PASS
Mileage62,802 miles
Since last MOT+15,077 miles
PASS
Mileage47,725 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 XMC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1968cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeRO — Reading, Reading
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About RO08 XMC

What car is RO08 XMC?

RO08 XMC is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1968cc). First registered in Reading in 2008.

What is the mileage of RO08 XMC?

The last recorded mileage for RO08 XMC was 207,050 miles, recorded on 3 Apr 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO08 XMC passed its MOT?

RO08 XMC has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 3 Apr 2019.

Is RO08 XMC ULEZ compliant?

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

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