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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 Diesel 1422cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing once (91% pass rate). It has 67,104 miles on the clock, averaging 2,878 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 TDI engine is known for 1. oil pump chain & balance shaft chain wear / failure and 2. injector unit (pd pump–dooer) wear & electrical failure. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.
MOT & Mileage History for AX08 AKN
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 67,104 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,178 |
| Average per year | 2,878 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 11 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:
1. Oil Pump Chain & Balance Shaft Chain Wear / Failure
The chain driving the oil pump and balance shaft (where fitted) is undersized for the loads imposed by the three-cylinder engine's unbalanced firing impulses. Early models are particularly vulnerable; chain tensioner wear allows excessive slack, leading to chain stretch, skip, or catastrophic failure[1].
2. Injector Unit (PD Pump–Dooer) Wear & Electrical Failure
Worn plunger seals allow diesel and engine oil to mix; electrical spools fail (sticking or electrical contact wear). These are high-wear components under the extreme pressures of the PD system[1].
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | AX08 AKN |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1422cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | AX — Ipswich, Anglia |
| Age identifier | 08 — March 2008 to August 2008 |
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About AX08 AKN
What car is AX08 AKN?
AX08 AKN is an silver Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1422cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2008.
What is the mileage of AX08 AKN?
The last recorded mileage for AX08 AKN was 67,104 miles, recorded on 11 Dec 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has AX08 AKN passed its MOT?
AX08 AKN has had 11 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (10 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 11 Dec 2021.
Is AX08 AKN ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, AX08 AKN is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2008, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is AX08 AKN?
AX08 AKN is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.