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AE08 RKG

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 182,334 miles on the clock, averaging 10,644 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 RKG

MOT Status
Due date passed
182,334
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
10,644

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading182,334 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17,687
Average per year10,644
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AE08 RKG 33k70k107k145k182k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage182,334 miles
Since last MOT+17,687 miles
PASS
Mileage164,647 miles
Since last MOT+148 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,499 miles
Since last MOT+10,790 miles
PASS
Mileage153,709 miles
Since last MOT+108 miles
FAIL
Mileage153,601 miles
Since last MOT+13,995 miles
PASS
Mileage139,606 miles
Since last MOT+423 miles
FAIL
Mileage139,183 miles
Since last MOT+13,550 miles
PASS
Mileage125,633 miles
Since last MOT+10,575 miles
PASS
Mileage115,058 miles
Since last MOT+9,621 miles
PASS
Mileage105,437 miles
Since last MOT+7,737 miles
PASS
Mileage97,700 miles
Since last MOT+13,314 miles
PASS
Mileage84,386 miles
Since last MOT+13,662 miles
PASS
Mileage70,724 miles
Since last MOT+14,179 miles
PASS
Mileage56,545 miles
Since last MOT+12,240 miles
PASS
Mileage44,305 miles
Since last MOT+11,760 miles
PASS
Mileage32,545 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 RKG
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 RKG

What car is AE08 RKG?

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

What is the mileage of AE08 RKG?

The last recorded mileage for AE08 RKG was 182,334 miles, recorded on 30 May 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE08 RKG passed its MOT?

AE08 RKG has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 30 May 2025.

Is AE08 RKG ULEZ compliant?

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

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