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AB08 XYV

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 5 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing once (80% pass rate). It has 58,813 miles on the clock, averaging 8,204 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 AB08 XYV

MOT Status
Due date passed
58,813
Last Mileage
Recorded
5
Total Tests
Since 2011
80%
Pass Rate
4 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 5 tests on record
8,204

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 reading58,813 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,391
Average per year8,204
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for AB08 XYV 34k40k46k53k59k '11'14'13

Check AB08 XYV

Full MOT Test History 5 tests on record

PASS
Mileage58,813 miles
Since last MOT+5,391 miles
PASS
Mileage53,422 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,385 miles
Since last MOT+9,311 miles
PASS
Mileage44,074 miles
Since last MOT+10,264 miles
PASS
Mileage33,810 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 XYV
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 XYV

What car is AB08 XYV?

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

What is the mileage of AB08 XYV?

The last recorded mileage for AB08 XYV was 58,813 miles, recorded on 11 Jul 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has AB08 XYV passed its MOT?

AB08 XYV has had 5 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (4 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 11 Jul 2014.

Is AB08 XYV ULEZ compliant?

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

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