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EF08 AYH

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1600cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1600cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1600cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 114,137 miles on the clock, averaging 7,404 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for EF08 AYH

MOT Status
Due date passed
114,137
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2011
61%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
7,404

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading114,137 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,404
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EF08 AYH 15k40k65k89k114k '11'24'18

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage114,137 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,137 miles
Since last MOT+395 miles
PASS
Mileage113,742 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,738 miles
Since last MOT+1,931 miles
PASS
Mileage111,807 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,807 miles
Since last MOT+4,098 miles
PASS
Mileage107,709 miles
Since last MOT+6,113 miles
PASS
Mileage101,596 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,596 miles
Since last MOT+4,673 miles
PASS
Mileage96,923 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,923 miles
Since last MOT+19,263 miles
PASS
Mileage77,660 miles
Since last MOT+11,038 miles
PASS
Mileage66,622 miles
Since last MOT+9,394 miles
PASS
Mileage57,228 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,228 miles
Since last MOT+7,883 miles
PASS
Mileage49,345 miles
Since last MOT+7,326 miles
PASS
Mileage42,019 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,019 miles
Since last MOT+9,306 miles
PASS
Mileage32,713 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,713 miles
Since last MOT+10,317 miles
PASS
Mileage22,396 miles
Since last MOT+5,502 miles
PASS
Mileage16,894 miles
Since last MOT+1,885 miles
FAIL
Mileage15,009 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

RegistrationEF08 AYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1600cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEF — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About EF08 AYH

What car is EF08 AYH?

EF08 AYH is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.

What is the mileage of EF08 AYH?

The last recorded mileage for EF08 AYH was 114,137 miles, recorded on 9 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EF08 AYH passed its MOT?

EF08 AYH has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 9 Nov 2024.

Is EF08 AYH ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EF08 AYH 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 EF08 AYH?

EF08 AYH is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.