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AE08 TYS

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 103,527 miles on the clock, averaging 6,166 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 TYS

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,527
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2011
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
6,166

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

Below average
Latest reading103,527 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,166
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AE08 TYS 20k41k62k83k104k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,527 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,527 miles
Since last MOT+3,037 miles
PASS
Mileage100,490 miles
Since last MOT+4,764 miles
PASS
Mileage95,726 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,721 miles
Since last MOT+4,171 miles
PASS
Mileage91,550 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,550 miles
Since last MOT+6,352 miles
PASS
Mileage85,198 miles
Since last MOT+6,479 miles
PASS
Mileage78,719 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,718 miles
Since last MOT+9,837 miles
PASS
Mileage68,881 miles
Since last MOT+7,951 miles
PASS
Mileage60,930 miles
Since last MOT+12,342 miles
PASS
Mileage48,588 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,588 miles
Since last MOT+13,857 miles
PASS
Mileage34,731 miles
Since last MOT+9,024 miles
PASS
Mileage25,707 miles
Since last MOT+125 miles
PASS
Mileage25,582 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,572 miles
Since last MOT+363 miles
PASS
Mileage25,209 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,204 miles
Since last MOT+2,587 miles
PASS
Mileage22,617 miles
Since last MOT+2,303 miles
PASS
Mileage20,314 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 TYS
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 TYS

What car is AE08 TYS?

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

What is the mileage of AE08 TYS?

The last recorded mileage for AE08 TYS was 103,527 miles, recorded on 1 Apr 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AE08 TYS passed its MOT?

AE08 TYS has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 1 Apr 2025.

Is AE08 TYS ULEZ compliant?

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

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