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EA08 WSY

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 11 (56% pass rate). It has 95,138 miles on the clock, averaging 5,049 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 EA08 WSY

MOT Status
Due date passed
95,138
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2011
56%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
5,049

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 reading95,138 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,098
Average per year5,049
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EA08 WSY 26k43k61k78k95k '11'24'19

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage95,138 miles
Since last MOT+10,098 miles
PASS
Mileage85,040 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage85,039 miles
Since last MOT+9,254 miles
PASS
Mileage75,785 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,785 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,776 miles
Since last MOT+164 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,612 miles
Since last MOT+4,987 miles
PASS
Mileage70,625 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,625 miles
Since last MOT+5,386 miles
PASS
Mileage65,239 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,231 miles
Since last MOT+3,542 miles
PASS
Mileage61,689 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,689 miles
Since last MOT+42 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,647 miles
Since last MOT+1,211 miles
PASS
Mileage60,436 miles
Since last MOT+2,223 miles
PASS
Mileage58,213 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,213 miles
Since last MOT+2,753 miles
PASS
Mileage55,460 miles
Since last MOT+4,122 miles
PASS
Mileage51,338 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,336 miles
Since last MOT+4,728 miles
PASS
Mileage46,608 miles
Since last MOT+4,957 miles
PASS
Mileage41,651 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,651 miles
Since last MOT+9,052 miles
PASS
Mileage32,599 miles
Since last MOT+6,507 miles
PASS
Mileage26,092 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

RegistrationEA08 WSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEA — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About EA08 WSY

What car is EA08 WSY?

EA08 WSY is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.

What is the mileage of EA08 WSY?

The last recorded mileage for EA08 WSY was 95,138 miles, recorded on 20 Dec 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EA08 WSY passed its MOT?

EA08 WSY has had 25 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (14 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 20 Dec 2024.

Is EA08 WSY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EA08 WSY 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 EA08 WSY?

EA08 WSY is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.