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 Petrol 1390cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 10 (57% pass rate). It has 171,645 miles on the clock, averaging 9,021 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 engine is known for bud/bca.
MOT & Mileage History for AE08 RSP
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 171,645 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 101 |
| Average per year | 9,021 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AE08 RSP |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1390cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AE — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 08 — March 2008 to August 2008 |
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About AE08 RSP
What car is AE08 RSP?
AE08 RSP is an silver Volkswagen Golf, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2008.
What is the mileage of AE08 RSP?
The last recorded mileage for AE08 RSP was 171,645 miles, recorded on 25 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AE08 RSP passed its MOT?
AE08 RSP has had 23 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (13 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 25 Jul 2025.
Is AE08 RSP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AE08 RSP 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 RSP?
AE08 RSP is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.