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 1896cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 113,034 miles on the clock, averaging 7,074 miles per year, below 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 ESL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 113,034 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,886 |
| Average per year | 7,074 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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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
| Registration | AE08 ESL |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AE — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 08 — March 2008 to August 2008 |
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About AE08 ESL
What car is AE08 ESL?
AE08 ESL is an silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2008.
What is the mileage of AE08 ESL?
The last recorded mileage for AE08 ESL was 113,034 miles, recorded on 21 Sep 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AE08 ESL passed its MOT?
AE08 ESL has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 21 Sep 2022.
Is AE08 ESL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AE08 ESL 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 ESL?
AE08 ESL is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.