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AE08 GLM

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 85,197 miles on the clock, averaging 4,617 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for AE08 GLM

MOT Status
Due date passed
85,197
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,617

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading85,197 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7
Average per year4,617
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE08 GLM 26k41k56k70k85k '11'24'18

Check AE08 GLM

Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage85,197 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,190 miles
Since last MOT+5,744 miles
PASS
Mileage79,446 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage79,444 miles
Since last MOT+2,264 miles
PASS
Mileage77,180 miles
Since last MOT+3,734 miles
PASS
Mileage73,446 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,446 miles
Since last MOT+3,511 miles
PASS
Mileage69,935 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,935 miles
Since last MOT+5,064 miles
PASS
Mileage64,871 miles
Since last MOT+4,386 miles
PASS
Mileage60,485 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,485 miles
Since last MOT+4,613 miles
PASS
Mileage55,872 miles
Since last MOT+3,957 miles
PASS
Mileage51,915 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,896 miles
Since last MOT+5,603 miles
PASS
Mileage46,293 miles
Since last MOT+6,421 miles
PASS
Mileage39,872 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,853 miles
Since last MOT+5,895 miles
PASS
Mileage33,958 miles
Since last MOT+7,586 miles
PASS
Mileage26,372 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Polo models (2002–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 GLM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeAE — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About AE08 GLM

What car is AE08 GLM?

AE08 GLM is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2008.

What is the mileage of AE08 GLM?

The last recorded mileage for AE08 GLM was 85,197 miles, recorded on 12 Jul 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE08 GLM passed its MOT?

AE08 GLM has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 12 Jul 2024.

Is AE08 GLM ULEZ compliant?

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

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