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 Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 121,223 miles on the clock, averaging 6,177 miles per year, 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 HGT
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 121,223 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,849 |
| Average per year | 6,177 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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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
| Registration | AE08 HGT |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AE — Peterborough, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 08 — March 2008 to August 2008 |
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About AE08 HGT
What car is AE08 HGT?
AE08 HGT is an grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2008.
What is the mileage of AE08 HGT?
The last recorded mileage for AE08 HGT was 121,223 miles, recorded on 11 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AE08 HGT passed its MOT?
AE08 HGT has had 17 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (15 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 11 Oct 2025.
Is AE08 HGT ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AE08 HGT 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 HGT?
AE08 HGT is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.