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AE08 RKR

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Petrol · 1598cc

Silver Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 Petrol 1598cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 2 (89% pass rate). It has 153,859 miles on the clock, averaging 7,673 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for AE08 RKR

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
153,859
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
89%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,673

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 reading153,859 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,203
Average per year7,673
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE08 RKR 42k70k98k126k154k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage153,859 miles
Since last MOT+6,203 miles
PASS
Mileage147,656 miles
Since last MOT+5,149 miles
PASS
Mileage142,507 miles
Since last MOT+42 miles
FAIL
Mileage142,465 miles
Since last MOT+6,148 miles
PASS
Mileage136,317 miles
Since last MOT+4,168 miles
PASS
Mileage132,149 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,148 miles
Since last MOT+3,931 miles
PASS
Mileage128,217 miles
Since last MOT+4,117 miles
PASS
Mileage124,100 miles
Since last MOT+7,831 miles
PASS
Mileage116,269 miles
Since last MOT+7,706 miles
PASS
Mileage108,563 miles
Since last MOT+10,319 miles
PASS
Mileage98,244 miles
Since last MOT+4,004 miles
PASS
Mileage94,240 miles
Since last MOT+6,082 miles
PASS
Mileage88,158 miles
Since last MOT+13,696 miles
PASS
Mileage74,462 miles
Since last MOT+9,620 miles
PASS
Mileage64,842 miles
Since last MOT+7,789 miles
PASS
Mileage57,053 miles
Since last MOT+14,594 miles
PASS
Mileage42,459 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 RKR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeAE — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About AE08 RKR

What car is AE08 RKR?

AE08 RKR is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2008.

What is the mileage of AE08 RKR?

The last recorded mileage for AE08 RKR was 153,859 miles, recorded on 13 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE08 RKR passed its MOT?

AE08 RKR has had 18 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (16 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 13 Jan 2026.

Is AE08 RKR ULEZ compliant?

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

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