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EA08 TVX

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 2 (87% pass rate). It has 126,726 miles on the clock, averaging 7,126 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 EA08 TVX

MOT Status
Due date passed
126,726
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2012
87%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
7,126

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

Below average
Latest reading126,726 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,522
Average per year7,126
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA08 TVX 36k59k81k104k127k '12'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,726 miles
Since last MOT+1,522 miles
PASS
Mileage125,204 miles
Since last MOT+1,407 miles
PASS
Mileage123,797 miles
Since last MOT+1,304 miles
PASS
Mileage122,493 miles
Since last MOT+1,384 miles
PASS
Mileage121,109 miles
Since last MOT+7,708 miles
PASS
Mileage113,401 miles
Since last MOT+14,223 miles
PASS
Mileage99,178 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,178 miles
Since last MOT+12,159 miles
PASS
Mileage87,019 miles
Since last MOT+12,718 miles
PASS
Mileage74,301 miles
Since last MOT+7,091 miles
PASS
Mileage67,210 miles
Since last MOT+10,766 miles
PASS
Mileage56,444 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,444 miles
Since last MOT+9,991 miles
PASS
Mileage46,453 miles
Since last MOT+10,684 miles
PASS
Mileage35,769 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

RegistrationEA08 TVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About EA08 TVX

What car is EA08 TVX?

EA08 TVX is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.

What is the mileage of EA08 TVX?

The last recorded mileage for EA08 TVX was 126,726 miles, recorded on 2 Jan 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA08 TVX passed its MOT?

EA08 TVX has had 15 MOT tests with an 87% pass rate (13 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 2 Jan 2025.

Is EA08 TVX ULEZ compliant?

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

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