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AV08 HVC

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Ipswich, 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 10 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing once (90% pass rate). It has 65,359 miles on the clock, averaging 5,552 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 AV08 HVC

MOT Status
Due date passed
65,359
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2011
90%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
5,552

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading65,359 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,552
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AV08 HVC 22k33k44k55k65k '11'18'16

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage65,359 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,359 miles
Since last MOT+6,340 miles
PASS
Mileage59,019 miles
Since last MOT+8,464 miles
PASS
Mileage50,555 miles
Since last MOT+2,395 miles
PASS
Mileage48,160 miles
Since last MOT+4,341 miles
PASS
Mileage43,819 miles
Since last MOT+4,247 miles
PASS
Mileage39,572 miles
Since last MOT+5,899 miles
PASS
Mileage33,673 miles
Since last MOT+5,712 miles
PASS
Mileage27,961 miles
Since last MOT+5,604 miles
PASS
Mileage22,357 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

RegistrationAV08 HVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeAV — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About AV08 HVC

What car is AV08 HVC?

AV08 HVC is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2008.

What is the mileage of AV08 HVC?

The last recorded mileage for AV08 HVC was 65,359 miles, recorded on 30 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AV08 HVC passed its MOT?

AV08 HVC has had 10 MOT tests with an 90% pass rate (9 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 30 Nov 2018.

Is AV08 HVC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AV08 HVC 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 AV08 HVC?

AV08 HVC is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.