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CV08 BWA

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Swansea, Cymru (Wales) · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 9 (57% pass rate). It has 111,176 miles on the clock, averaging 7,484 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 CV08 BWA

MOT Status
Due date passed
111,176
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
57%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,484

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading111,176 miles
Reading date
Miles last year28,328
Average per year7,484
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for CV08 BWA 17k41k64k88k111k '11'23'18

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage111,176 miles
Since last MOT+28,328 miles
PASS
Mileage82,848 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,848 miles
Since last MOT+8,850 miles
PASS
Mileage73,998 miles
Since last MOT+57 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,941 miles
Since last MOT+1,064 miles
PASS
Mileage72,877 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,866 miles
Since last MOT+5,688 miles
PASS
Mileage67,178 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,178 miles
Since last MOT+8,720 miles
PASS
Mileage58,458 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,458 miles
Since last MOT+9,823 miles
PASS
Mileage48,635 miles
Since last MOT+251 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,384 miles
Since last MOT+7,490 miles
PASS
Mileage40,894 miles
Since last MOT+218 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,676 miles
Since last MOT+5,070 miles
PASS
Mileage35,606 miles
Since last MOT+4,567 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,039 miles
Since last MOT+4,455 miles
PASS
Mileage26,584 miles
Since last MOT+3,331 miles
PASS
Mileage23,253 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage23,253 miles
Since last MOT+6,184 miles
PASS
Mileage17,069 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

RegistrationCV08 BWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeCV — Swansea, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About CV08 BWA

What car is CV08 BWA?

CV08 BWA is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Swansea in 2008.

What is the mileage of CV08 BWA?

The last recorded mileage for CV08 BWA was 111,176 miles, recorded on 28 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CV08 BWA passed its MOT?

CV08 BWA has had 21 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (12 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 28 Sep 2023.

Is CV08 BWA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CV08 BWA 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 CV08 BWA?

CV08 BWA is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.