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AE08 MAU

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 8 (60% pass rate). It has 138,236 miles on the clock, averaging 8,888 miles per year, around 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 MAU

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,236
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
60%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,888

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading138,236 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,888
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE08 MAU 35k61k87k113k138k '11'23'18

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,236 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage138,236 miles
Since last MOT+10,234 miles
PASS
Mileage128,002 miles
Since last MOT+3,292 miles
PASS
Mileage124,710 miles
Since last MOT+29,299 miles
PASS
Mileage95,411 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,411 miles
Since last MOT+9,836 miles
PASS
Mileage85,575 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,532 miles
Since last MOT+4,498 miles
PASS
Mileage81,034 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,034 miles
Since last MOT+4,243 miles
PASS
Mileage76,791 miles
Since last MOT+5,091 miles
PASS
Mileage71,700 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,700 miles
Since last MOT+5,502 miles
PASS
Mileage66,198 miles
Since last MOT+6,541 miles
PASS
Mileage59,657 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,657 miles
Since last MOT+6,100 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,557 miles
Since last MOT+6,503 miles
PASS
Mileage47,054 miles
Since last MOT+11,734 miles
PASS
Mileage35,320 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,320 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 MAU
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 MAU

What car is AE08 MAU?

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

What is the mileage of AE08 MAU?

The last recorded mileage for AE08 MAU was 138,236 miles, recorded on 31 Jan 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE08 MAU passed its MOT?

AE08 MAU has had 20 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (12 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 31 Jan 2023.

Is AE08 MAU ULEZ compliant?

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

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