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EO08 UTA

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourGrey
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 1390cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 75,266 miles on the clock, averaging 4,162 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for EO08 UTA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
75,266
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2012
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
4,162

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading75,266 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,162
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO08 UTA 17k32k46k61k75k '12'26'21

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage75,266 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,266 miles
Since last MOT+70 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,196 miles
Since last MOT+961 miles
PASS
Mileage74,235 miles
Since last MOT+935 miles
PASS
Mileage73,300 miles
Since last MOT+1,063 miles
PASS
Mileage72,237 miles
Since last MOT+2,843 miles
PASS
Mileage69,394 miles
Since last MOT+231 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,163 miles
Since last MOT+4,542 miles
PASS
Mileage64,621 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,621 miles
Since last MOT+688 miles
PASS
Mileage63,933 miles
Since last MOT+6,365 miles
PASS
Mileage57,568 miles
Since last MOT+6,649 miles
PASS
Mileage50,919 miles
Since last MOT+5,160 miles
PASS
Mileage45,759 miles
Since last MOT+6,278 miles
PASS
Mileage39,481 miles
Since last MOT+6,280 miles
PASS
Mileage33,201 miles
Since last MOT+6,530 miles
PASS
Mileage26,671 miles
Since last MOT+5,142 miles
FAIL
Mileage21,529 miles
Since last MOT+4,362 miles
PASS
Mileage17,167 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 UTA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About EO08 UTA

What car is EO08 UTA?

EO08 UTA is an grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.

What is the mileage of EO08 UTA?

The last recorded mileage for EO08 UTA was 75,266 miles, recorded on 24 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO08 UTA passed its MOT?

EO08 UTA has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 24 Jan 2026.

Is EO08 UTA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO08 UTA 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 EO08 UTA?

EO08 UTA is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.