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AE08 ERC

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1390cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourSilver
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 75,896 miles on the clock, averaging 4,148 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.

MOT & Mileage History for AE08 ERC

MOT Status
Due date passed
75,896
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,148

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading75,896 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,358
Average per year4,148
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE08 ERC 16k31k46k61k76k '11'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage75,896 miles
Since last MOT+4,358 miles
PASS
Mileage71,538 miles
Since last MOT+3,425 miles
PASS
Mileage68,113 miles
Since last MOT+4,279 miles
PASS
Mileage63,834 miles
Since last MOT+3,158 miles
PASS
Mileage60,676 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,676 miles
Since last MOT+1,574 miles
PASS
Mileage59,102 miles
Since last MOT+4,342 miles
PASS
Mileage54,760 miles
Since last MOT+13,158 miles
PASS
Mileage41,602 miles
Since last MOT+8,848 miles
PASS
Mileage32,754 miles
Since last MOT+7,049 miles
PASS
Mileage25,705 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,701 miles
Since last MOT+2,879 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,822 miles
Since last MOT+1,238 miles
PASS
Mileage21,584 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,584 miles
Since last MOT+1,970 miles
PASS
Mileage19,614 miles
Since last MOT+1,951 miles
PASS
Mileage17,663 miles
Since last MOT+1,748 miles
PASS
Mileage15,915 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 ERC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeAE — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About AE08 ERC

What car is AE08 ERC?

AE08 ERC is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2008.

What is the mileage of AE08 ERC?

The last recorded mileage for AE08 ERC was 75,896 miles, recorded on 4 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE08 ERC passed its MOT?

AE08 ERC has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 4 Oct 2025.

Is AE08 ERC ULEZ compliant?

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

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