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AA08 DAR

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 Petrol 1390cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 149,736 miles on the clock, averaging 6,894 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for AA08 DAR

MOT Status
Due date passed
149,736
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2011
88%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,894

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading149,736 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year6,894
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AA08 DAR 49k74k99k125k150k '11'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage149,736 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,735 miles
Since last MOT+12,410 miles
PASS
Mileage137,325 miles
Since last MOT+4,029 miles
PASS
Mileage133,296 miles
Since last MOT+6,024 miles
PASS
Mileage127,272 miles
Since last MOT+1,450 miles
PASS
Mileage125,822 miles
Since last MOT+4,415 miles
PASS
Mileage121,407 miles
Since last MOT+8,357 miles
PASS
Mileage113,050 miles
Since last MOT+7,978 miles
PASS
Mileage105,072 miles
Since last MOT+10,018 miles
PASS
Mileage95,054 miles
Since last MOT+6,254 miles
PASS
Mileage88,800 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,795 miles
Since last MOT+4,692 miles
PASS
Mileage84,103 miles
Since last MOT+6,018 miles
PASS
Mileage78,085 miles
Since last MOT+9,366 miles
PASS
Mileage68,719 miles
Since last MOT+11,843 miles
PASS
Mileage56,876 miles
Since last MOT+7,735 miles
PASS
Mileage49,141 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 DAR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeAA — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About AA08 DAR

What car is AA08 DAR?

AA08 DAR is an blue Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2008.

What is the mileage of AA08 DAR?

The last recorded mileage for AA08 DAR was 149,736 miles, recorded on 26 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AA08 DAR passed its MOT?

AA08 DAR has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 26 Sep 2025.

Is AA08 DAR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AA08 DAR is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is AA08 DAR?

AA08 DAR is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.