Midweek non-book puzzle I

Normally I would publish a puzzle that I’m thinking of putting in a compendium I am profiling. I won’t be doing that this week because I came across a nifty little brainteaser the other day which I thought might interest you (plus I haven’t been able to come up with any good questions this week - I don’t know why, call it puzzlers block :slight_smile: ) Anyway, I hope you like it.
As Louis was walking to his car to drive to work he noticed that the car parked behind him had a personalised number plate reading ML8ML8 . After staring at it for a moment he realised the small pun but after a little more thought he realised it was actually a clever little double pun.

What was the make and colour of the car with the personalised plate?
P.S. Because I didn’t make this one up I’m not sure how well known this puzzle is. If it’s an old chestnut that you’ve heard before please resist the temptation to spoil it.

WAG. It was a White Volkswagen Rabbit?

I’m late! I’m late! Oh my ears and whiskers I’m late!

Good guess!