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AE08 GKH

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 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 93,605 miles on the clock, averaging 7,093 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 GKH

MOT Status
Due date passed
93,605
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2011
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
7,093

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading93,605 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,090
Average per year7,093
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE08 GKH 27k44k60k77k94k '11'20'15

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage93,605 miles
Since last MOT+1,090 miles
PASS
Mileage92,515 miles
Since last MOT+2,889 miles
PASS
Mileage89,626 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,626 miles
Since last MOT+6,857 miles
PASS
Mileage82,769 miles
Since last MOT+11,410 miles
PASS
Mileage71,359 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,359 miles
Since last MOT+10,274 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,085 miles
Since last MOT+8,985 miles
PASS
Mileage52,100 miles
Since last MOT+10,317 miles
PASS
Mileage41,783 miles
Since last MOT+14,775 miles
PASS
Mileage27,008 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,007 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 GKH
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 GKH

What car is AE08 GKH?

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

What is the mileage of AE08 GKH?

The last recorded mileage for AE08 GKH was 93,605 miles, recorded on 24 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE08 GKH passed its MOT?

AE08 GKH has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 24 Dec 2020.

Is AE08 GKH ULEZ compliant?

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

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