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BW08 AKK

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 22,800 miles on the clock, averaging 929 miles per year, well 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 BW08 AKK

MOT Status
Due date passed
22,800
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
929

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading22,800 miles
Reading date
Miles last year67
Average per year929
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BW08 AKK 10k13k16k19k23k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage22,800 miles
Since last MOT+67 miles
PASS
Mileage22,733 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,733 miles
Since last MOT+938 miles
PASS
Mileage21,795 miles
Since last MOT+993 miles
PASS
Mileage20,802 miles
Since last MOT+972 miles
PASS
Mileage19,830 miles
Since last MOT+1,010 miles
PASS
Mileage18,820 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage18,820 miles
Since last MOT+1,648 miles
PASS
Mileage17,172 miles
Since last MOT+848 miles
PASS
Mileage16,324 miles
Since last MOT+549 miles
PASS
Mileage15,775 miles
Since last MOT+1,065 miles
PASS
Mileage14,710 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage14,710 miles
Since last MOT+619 miles
PASS
Mileage14,091 miles
Since last MOT+1,204 miles
PASS
Mileage12,887 miles
Since last MOT+1,031 miles
PASS
Mileage11,856 miles
Since last MOT+826 miles
PASS
Mileage11,030 miles
Since last MOT+1,481 miles
PASS
Mileage9,549 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

RegistrationBW08 AKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeBW — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About BW08 AKK

What car is BW08 AKK?

BW08 AKK is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2008.

What is the mileage of BW08 AKK?

The last recorded mileage for BW08 AKK was 22,800 miles, recorded on 19 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BW08 AKK passed its MOT?

BW08 AKK has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 19 Sep 2025.

Is BW08 AKK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BW08 AKK 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 BW08 AKK?

BW08 AKK is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.