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FV08 DMX

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 79,217 miles on the clock, averaging 5,108 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 FV08 DMX

MOT Status
Due date passed
79,217
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2011
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
5,108

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading79,217 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,865
Average per year5,108
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FV08 DMX 25k38k52k66k79k '11'22'16

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage79,217 miles
Since last MOT+3,865 miles
PASS
Mileage75,352 miles
Since last MOT+5,284 miles
PASS
Mileage70,068 miles
Since last MOT+4,555 miles
PASS
Mileage65,513 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,513 miles
Since last MOT+5,163 miles
PASS
Mileage60,350 miles
Since last MOT+5,520 miles
PASS
Mileage54,830 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,830 miles
Since last MOT+5,264 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,566 miles
Since last MOT+5,395 miles
PASS
Mileage44,171 miles
Since last MOT+6,197 miles
PASS
Mileage37,974 miles
Since last MOT+6,216 miles
PASS
Mileage31,758 miles
Since last MOT+7,228 miles
PASS
Mileage24,530 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

RegistrationFV08 DMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeFV — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About FV08 DMX

What car is FV08 DMX?

FV08 DMX is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2008.

What is the mileage of FV08 DMX?

The last recorded mileage for FV08 DMX was 79,217 miles, recorded on 14 Feb 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FV08 DMX passed its MOT?

FV08 DMX has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 14 Feb 2022.

Is FV08 DMX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FV08 DMX 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 FV08 DMX?

FV08 DMX is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.