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FL08 ECE

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 7 (68% pass rate). It has 119,786 miles on the clock, averaging 5,987 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 FL08 ECE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
119,786
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2011
68%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
5,987

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 reading119,786 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,527
Average per year5,987
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FL08 ECE 32k54k76k98k120k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,786 miles
Since last MOT+8,527 miles
PASS
Mileage111,259 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage111,259 miles
Since last MOT+2,673 miles
PASS
Mileage108,586 miles
Since last MOT+1,842 miles
PASS
Mileage106,744 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,744 miles
Since last MOT+2,364 miles
PASS
Mileage104,380 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,380 miles
Since last MOT+1,648 miles
PASS
Mileage102,732 miles
Since last MOT+6,433 miles
PASS
Mileage96,299 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,299 miles
Since last MOT+5,084 miles
PASS
Mileage91,215 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,215 miles
Since last MOT+4,132 miles
PASS
Mileage87,083 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,083 miles
Since last MOT+8,532 miles
PASS
Mileage78,551 miles
Since last MOT+14,940 miles
PASS
Mileage63,611 miles
Since last MOT+5,227 miles
PASS
Mileage58,384 miles
Since last MOT+317 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,067 miles
Since last MOT+11,121 miles
PASS
Mileage46,946 miles
Since last MOT+6,901 miles
PASS
Mileage40,045 miles
Since last MOT+8,132 miles
PASS
Mileage31,913 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

RegistrationFL08 ECE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeFL — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About FL08 ECE

What car is FL08 ECE?

FL08 ECE is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2008.

What is the mileage of FL08 ECE?

The last recorded mileage for FL08 ECE was 119,786 miles, recorded on 5 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FL08 ECE passed its MOT?

FL08 ECE has had 22 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (15 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 5 Nov 2025.

Is FL08 ECE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FL08 ECE 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 FL08 ECE?

FL08 ECE is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.