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AX08 KXY

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Ipswich, Anglia · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing once (94% pass rate). It has 87,884 miles on the clock, averaging 5,344 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for AX08 KXY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
87,884
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2011
94%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
5,344

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 reading87,884 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,045
Average per year5,344
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AX08 KXY 12k31k50k69k88k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,884 miles
Since last MOT+6,045 miles
PASS
Mileage81,839 miles
Since last MOT+4,476 miles
PASS
Mileage77,363 miles
Since last MOT+4,345 miles
PASS
Mileage73,018 miles
Since last MOT+5,225 miles
PASS
Mileage67,793 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,765 miles
Since last MOT+1,091 miles
PASS
Mileage66,674 miles
Since last MOT+4,655 miles
PASS
Mileage62,019 miles
Since last MOT+14,402 miles
PASS
Mileage47,617 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
PASS
Mileage47,586 miles
Since last MOT+8,506 miles
PASS
Mileage39,080 miles
Since last MOT+7,330 miles
PASS
Mileage31,750 miles
Since last MOT+7,140 miles
PASS
Mileage24,610 miles
Since last MOT+4,546 miles
PASS
Mileage20,064 miles
Since last MOT+2,846 miles
PASS
Mileage17,218 miles
Since last MOT+2,735 miles
PASS
Mileage14,483 miles
Since last MOT+2,881 miles
PASS
Mileage11,602 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 KXY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeAX — Ipswich, Anglia
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About AX08 KXY

What car is AX08 KXY?

AX08 KXY is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Ipswich in 2008.

What is the mileage of AX08 KXY?

The last recorded mileage for AX08 KXY was 87,884 miles, recorded on 30 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AX08 KXY passed its MOT?

AX08 KXY has had 17 MOT tests with an 94% pass rate (16 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 30 Oct 2025.

Is AX08 KXY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AX08 KXY 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 AX08 KXY?

AX08 KXY is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.