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AE08 EJB

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Black Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlack
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 1896cc has had 5 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing once (80% pass rate). It has 154,124 miles on the clock, averaging 19,194 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 AE08 EJB

MOT Status
Due date passed
154,124
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2011
80%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
19,194

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading154,124 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,536
Average per year19,194
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AE08 EJB 76k95k115k134k154k '11'15'13

Check AE08 EJB

Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

PASS
Mileage154,124 miles
Since last MOT+13,536 miles
PASS
Mileage140,588 miles
Since last MOT+20,138 miles
PASS
Mileage120,450 miles
Since last MOT+20,957 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,493 miles
Since last MOT+23,880 miles
PASS
Mileage75,613 miles

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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

RegistrationAE08 EJB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeAE — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About AE08 EJB

What car is AE08 EJB?

AE08 EJB is an black Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2008.

What is the mileage of AE08 EJB?

The last recorded mileage for AE08 EJB was 154,124 miles, recorded on 26 Sep 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE08 EJB passed its MOT?

AE08 EJB has had 5 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (4 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 26 Sep 2015.

Is AE08 EJB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AE08 EJB 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 AE08 EJB?

AE08 EJB is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.