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 2008 Volkswagen Golf Diesel has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 164,458 miles on the clock, averaging 6,676 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for AA08 VEL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 164,458 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 11,630 |
| Average per year | 6,676 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AA08 VEL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AA — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 08 — March 2008 to August 2008 |
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About AA08 VEL
What car is AA08 VEL?
AA08 VEL is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel. First registered in Peterborough in 2008.
What is the mileage of AA08 VEL?
The last recorded mileage for AA08 VEL was 164,458 miles, recorded on 1 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AA08 VEL passed its MOT?
AA08 VEL has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 1 May 2026.
Is AA08 VEL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AA08 VEL 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 AA08 VEL?
AA08 VEL is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.