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AB08 SYY

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Peterborough, Anglia · 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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 77,523 miles on the clock, averaging 3,549 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 AB08 SYY

MOT Status
Due date passed
77,523
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2011
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
3,549

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading77,523 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4
Average per year3,549
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for AB08 SYY 27k40k52k65k78k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage77,523 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,519 miles
Since last MOT+3,664 miles
PASS
Mileage73,855 miles
Since last MOT+4,038 miles
PASS
Mileage69,817 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,813 miles
Since last MOT+2,927 miles
PASS
Mileage66,886 miles
Since last MOT+3,727 miles
PASS
Mileage63,159 miles
Since last MOT+3,385 miles
PASS
Mileage59,774 miles
Since last MOT+2,822 miles
PASS
Mileage56,952 miles
Since last MOT+2,301 miles
PASS
Mileage54,651 miles
Since last MOT+4,858 miles
PASS
Mileage49,793 miles
Since last MOT+5,601 miles
PASS
Mileage44,192 miles
Since last MOT+3,501 miles
PASS
Mileage40,691 miles
Since last MOT+1,437 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,254 miles
Since last MOT+3,627 miles
PASS
Mileage35,627 miles
Since last MOT+4,617 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,010 miles
Since last MOT+4,013 miles
PASS
Mileage26,997 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

RegistrationAB08 SYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeAB — Peterborough, Anglia
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About AB08 SYY

What car is AB08 SYY?

AB08 SYY is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Peterborough in 2008.

What is the mileage of AB08 SYY?

The last recorded mileage for AB08 SYY was 77,523 miles, recorded on 2 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AB08 SYY passed its MOT?

AB08 SYY has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 2 Sep 2025.

Is AB08 SYY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, AB08 SYY 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 AB08 SYY?

AB08 SYY is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.