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EA08 HWH

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 65,735 miles on the clock, averaging 3,061 miles per year, well 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 EA08 HWH

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
65,735
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2011
63%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
3,061

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading65,735 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,938
Average per year3,061
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA08 HWH 21k32k43k55k66k '11'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage65,735 miles
Since last MOT+1,938 miles
PASS
Mileage63,797 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,797 miles
Since last MOT+1,381 miles
PASS
Mileage62,416 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,416 miles
Since last MOT+2,326 miles
PASS
Mileage60,090 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,090 miles
Since last MOT+1,648 miles
PASS
Mileage58,442 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,442 miles
Since last MOT+671 miles
PASS
Mileage57,771 miles
Since last MOT+3,473 miles
PASS
Mileage54,298 miles
Since last MOT+1,701 miles
PASS
Mileage52,597 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,597 miles
Since last MOT+2,230 miles
PASS
Mileage50,367 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,367 miles
Since last MOT+2,951 miles
PASS
Mileage47,416 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage47,416 miles
Since last MOT+4,611 miles
PASS
Mileage42,805 miles
Since last MOT+7,072 miles
PASS
Mileage35,733 miles
Since last MOT+7,300 miles
PASS
Mileage28,433 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,433 miles
Since last MOT+4,732 miles
PASS
Mileage23,701 miles
Since last MOT+2,450 miles
PASS
Mileage21,251 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,251 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

RegistrationEA08 HWH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About EA08 HWH

What car is EA08 HWH?

EA08 HWH is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.

What is the mileage of EA08 HWH?

The last recorded mileage for EA08 HWH was 65,735 miles, recorded on 8 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA08 HWH passed its MOT?

EA08 HWH has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 8 Nov 2025.

Is EA08 HWH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EA08 HWH 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 EA08 HWH?

EA08 HWH is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.