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AN08 RRU

2008 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 126,488 miles on the clock, averaging 9,067 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 AN08 RRU

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,488
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2011
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
9,067

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading126,488 miles
Reading date
Average per year9,067
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AN08 RRU 40k62k83k105k126k '11'20'17

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,488 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage126,488 miles
Since last MOT+7,278 miles
PASS
Mileage119,210 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,210 miles
Since last MOT+21,225 miles
PASS
Mileage97,985 miles
Since last MOT+50 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,935 miles
Since last MOT+15,082 miles
PASS
Mileage82,853 miles
Since last MOT+3,830 miles
PASS
Mileage79,023 miles
Since last MOT+3,207 miles
PASS
Mileage75,816 miles
Since last MOT+3,210 miles
PASS
Mileage72,606 miles
Since last MOT+3,396 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,210 miles
Since last MOT+13,491 miles
PASS
Mileage55,719 miles
Since last MOT+15,596 miles
PASS
Mileage40,123 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

RegistrationAN08 RRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeAN — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About AN08 RRU

What car is AN08 RRU?

AN08 RRU is an blue Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2008.

What is the mileage of AN08 RRU?

The last recorded mileage for AN08 RRU was 126,488 miles, recorded on 30 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AN08 RRU passed its MOT?

AN08 RRU has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 30 Dec 2020.

Is AN08 RRU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AN08 RRU 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 AN08 RRU?

AN08 RRU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.