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DE08 BFZ

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 147,600 miles on the clock, averaging 9,271 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for DE08 BFZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,600
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
9,271

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading147,600 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,125
Average per year9,271
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DE08 BFZ 20k52k84k116k148k '11'24'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,600 miles
Since last MOT+11,125 miles
PASS
Mileage136,475 miles
Since last MOT+6,476 miles
PASS
Mileage129,999 miles
Since last MOT+15,936 miles
PASS
Mileage114,063 miles
Since last MOT+8,189 miles
PASS
Mileage105,874 miles
Since last MOT+5,891 miles
PASS
Mileage99,983 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,978 miles
Since last MOT+10,194 miles
PASS
Mileage89,784 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,784 miles
Since last MOT+1,494 miles
PASS
Mileage88,290 miles
Since last MOT+3,238 miles
PASS
Mileage85,052 miles
Since last MOT+6,482 miles
PASS
Mileage78,570 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,570 miles
Since last MOT+4,240 miles
PASS
Mileage74,330 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,330 miles
Since last MOT+19,128 miles
PASS
Mileage55,202 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,201 miles
Since last MOT+15,491 miles
PASS
Mileage39,710 miles
Since last MOT+12,155 miles
PASS
Mileage27,555 miles
Since last MOT+7,147 miles
PASS
Mileage20,408 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage20,408 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 BFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeDE — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About DE08 BFZ

What car is DE08 BFZ?

DE08 BFZ is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chester in 2008.

What is the mileage of DE08 BFZ?

The last recorded mileage for DE08 BFZ was 147,600 miles, recorded on 4 Dec 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DE08 BFZ passed its MOT?

DE08 BFZ has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 4 Dec 2024.

Is DE08 BFZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DE08 BFZ 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 DE08 BFZ?

DE08 BFZ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.