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AA08 RPU

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlack
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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 117,960 miles on the clock, averaging 11,535 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for AA08 RPU

MOT Status
Due date passed
117,960
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2012
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
11,535

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading117,960 miles
Reading date
Average per year11,535
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AA08 RPU 43k62k81k99k118k '12'18'17

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage117,960 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,960 miles
Since last MOT+5,424 miles
PASS
Mileage112,536 miles
Since last MOT+11,709 miles
PASS
Mileage100,827 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,826 miles
Since last MOT+11,691 miles
PASS
Mileage89,135 miles
Since last MOT+11,882 miles
PASS
Mileage77,253 miles
Since last MOT+10,506 miles
PASS
Mileage66,747 miles
Since last MOT+13,205 miles
PASS
Mileage53,542 miles
Since last MOT+10,399 miles
PASS
Mileage43,143 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About AA08 RPU

What car is AA08 RPU?

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

What is the mileage of AA08 RPU?

The last recorded mileage for AA08 RPU was 117,960 miles, recorded on 1 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AA08 RPU passed its MOT?

AA08 RPU has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 1 Oct 2018.

Is AA08 RPU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AA08 RPU 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 RPU?

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