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AE08 EML

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 3 and failing 2 (60% pass rate). It has 118,089 miles on the clock, averaging 20,700 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 EML

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,089
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2011
60%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
20,700

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 reading118,089 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,382
Average per year20,700
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AE08 EML 76k87k97k108k118k '11'13'12

Check AE08 EML

Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,089 miles
Since last MOT+14,382 miles
PASS
Mileage103,707 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,707 miles
Since last MOT+27,729 miles
PASS
Mileage75,978 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,978 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 EML
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeAE — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About AE08 EML

What car is AE08 EML?

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

What is the mileage of AE08 EML?

The last recorded mileage for AE08 EML was 118,089 miles, recorded on 31 Jul 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE08 EML passed its MOT?

AE08 EML has had 5 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (3 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 31 Jul 2013.

Is AE08 EML ULEZ compliant?

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

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