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AP08 HWS

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Norwich, Anglia · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 131,695 miles on the clock, averaging 8,171 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for AP08 HWS

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
131,695
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
84%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,171

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading131,695 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,619
Average per year8,171
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AP08 HWS 10k40k71k101k132k '11'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage131,695 miles
Since last MOT+3,619 miles
PASS
Mileage128,076 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,074 miles
Since last MOT+2,448 miles
PASS
Mileage125,626 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,624 miles
Since last MOT+9,039 miles
PASS
Mileage116,585 miles
Since last MOT+22,826 miles
PASS
Mileage93,759 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,755 miles
Since last MOT+33,428 miles
PASS
Mileage60,327 miles
Since last MOT+3,936 miles
PASS
Mileage56,391 miles
Since last MOT+7,242 miles
PASS
Mileage49,149 miles
Since last MOT+8,417 miles
PASS
Mileage40,732 miles
Since last MOT+2,147 miles
PASS
Mileage38,585 miles
Since last MOT+2,180 miles
PASS
Mileage36,405 miles
Since last MOT+7,605 miles
PASS
Mileage28,800 miles
Since last MOT+5,456 miles
PASS
Mileage23,344 miles
Since last MOT+3,684 miles
PASS
Mileage19,660 miles
Since last MOT+5,559 miles
PASS
Mileage14,101 miles
Since last MOT+4,106 miles
PASS
Mileage9,995 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

RegistrationAP08 HWS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeAP — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About AP08 HWS

What car is AP08 HWS?

AP08 HWS is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Norwich in 2008.

What is the mileage of AP08 HWS?

The last recorded mileage for AP08 HWS was 131,695 miles, recorded on 19 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP08 HWS passed its MOT?

AP08 HWS has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 19 Feb 2026.

Is AP08 HWS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AP08 HWS 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 AP08 HWS?

AP08 HWS is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.