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AP08 URD

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Norwich, 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 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 138,345 miles on the clock, averaging 7,950 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 URD

MOT Status
Due date passed
138,345
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,950

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading138,345 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,296
Average per year7,950
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AP08 URD 27k55k83k110k138k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage138,345 miles
Since last MOT+6,296 miles
PASS
Mileage132,049 miles
Since last MOT+5,306 miles
PASS
Mileage126,743 miles
Since last MOT+6,601 miles
PASS
Mileage120,142 miles
Since last MOT+2,850 miles
PASS
Mileage117,292 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,290 miles
Since last MOT+7,787 miles
PASS
Mileage109,503 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,503 miles
Since last MOT+6,721 miles
PASS
Mileage102,782 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,782 miles
Since last MOT+6,919 miles
PASS
Mileage95,863 miles
Since last MOT+7,727 miles
PASS
Mileage88,136 miles
Since last MOT+10,065 miles
PASS
Mileage78,071 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,071 miles
Since last MOT+11,562 miles
PASS
Mileage66,509 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,509 miles
Since last MOT+10,414 miles
PASS
Mileage56,095 miles
Since last MOT+11,519 miles
PASS
Mileage44,576 miles
Since last MOT+8,422 miles
PASS
Mileage36,154 miles
Since last MOT+9,473 miles
PASS
Mileage26,681 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 URD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeAP — Norwich, Anglia
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About AP08 URD

What car is AP08 URD?

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

What is the mileage of AP08 URD?

The last recorded mileage for AP08 URD was 138,345 miles, recorded on 7 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AP08 URD passed its MOT?

AP08 URD has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 7 Jul 2025.

Is AP08 URD ULEZ compliant?

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

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