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 2009 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 159,438 miles on the clock, averaging 9,515 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 RO09 HMX
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 159,438 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,972 |
| Average per year | 9,515 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 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 | RO09 HMX |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2009 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RO — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 09 — March 2009 to August 2009 |
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About RO09 HMX
What car is RO09 HMX?
RO09 HMX is an grey Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2009.
What is the mileage of RO09 HMX?
The last recorded mileage for RO09 HMX was 159,438 miles, recorded on 19 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RO09 HMX passed its MOT?
RO09 HMX has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 19 Nov 2022.
Is RO09 HMX ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RO09 HMX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2009, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is RO09 HMX?
RO09 HMX is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 09 means registered between 1 March 2009 and 31 August 2009.