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HG08 GOA

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1800cc

Red Registered in Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1800cc
ColourRed
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 1800cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 121,690 miles on the clock, averaging 7,084 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 HG08 GOA

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,690
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,084

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 reading121,690 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,278
Average per year7,084
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HG08 GOA 19k45k70k96k122k '11'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,690 miles
Since last MOT+13,278 miles
PASS
Mileage108,412 miles
Since last MOT+158 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,254 miles
Since last MOT+17,205 miles
PASS
Mileage91,049 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,049 miles
Since last MOT+13,727 miles
PASS
Mileage77,322 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,322 miles
Since last MOT+6,079 miles
PASS
Mileage71,243 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,232 miles
Since last MOT+8,984 miles
PASS
Mileage62,248 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,237 miles
Since last MOT+256 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,981 miles
Since last MOT+4,201 miles
PASS
Mileage57,780 miles
Since last MOT+4,555 miles
PASS
Mileage53,225 miles
Since last MOT+4,710 miles
PASS
Mileage48,515 miles
Since last MOT+4,716 miles
PASS
Mileage43,799 miles
Since last MOT+5,373 miles
PASS
Mileage38,426 miles
Since last MOT+5,586 miles
PASS
Mileage32,840 miles
Since last MOT+3,781 miles
PASS
Mileage29,059 miles
Since last MOT+4,160 miles
PASS
Mileage24,899 miles
Since last MOT+5,753 miles
PASS
Mileage19,146 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

RegistrationHG08 GOA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1800cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeHG — Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About HG08 GOA

What car is HG08 GOA?

HG08 GOA is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1800cc). First registered in Bournemouth in 2008.

What is the mileage of HG08 GOA?

The last recorded mileage for HG08 GOA was 121,690 miles, recorded on 17 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HG08 GOA passed its MOT?

HG08 GOA has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 17 Sep 2025.

Is HG08 GOA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HG08 GOA 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 HG08 GOA?

HG08 GOA is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.