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FY08 WVC

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 101,656 miles on the clock, averaging 4,587 miles per year, well 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 FY08 WVC

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
101,656
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2011
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,587

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

Low mileage
Latest reading101,656 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,512
Average per year4,587
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FY08 WVC 32k50k67k84k102k '11'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,656 miles
Since last MOT+4,512 miles
PASS
Mileage97,144 miles
Since last MOT+8,336 miles
PASS
Mileage88,808 miles
Since last MOT+3,465 miles
PASS
Mileage85,343 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,343 miles
Since last MOT+1,584 miles
PASS
Mileage83,759 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,759 miles
Since last MOT+1,517 miles
PASS
Mileage82,242 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,242 miles
Since last MOT+887 miles
PASS
Mileage81,355 miles
Since last MOT+1,162 miles
PASS
Mileage80,193 miles
Since last MOT+3,421 miles
PASS
Mileage76,772 miles
Since last MOT+3,701 miles
PASS
Mileage73,071 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,070 miles
Since last MOT+3,580 miles
PASS
Mileage69,490 miles
Since last MOT+4,368 miles
PASS
Mileage65,122 miles
Since last MOT+6,301 miles
PASS
Mileage58,821 miles
Since last MOT+8,965 miles
PASS
Mileage49,856 miles
Since last MOT+4,375 miles
PASS
Mileage45,481 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,481 miles
Since last MOT+12,395 miles
PASS
Mileage33,086 miles
Since last MOT+958 miles
PASS
Mileage32,128 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,128 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

RegistrationFY08 WVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeFY — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About FY08 WVC

What car is FY08 WVC?

FY08 WVC is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2008.

What is the mileage of FY08 WVC?

The last recorded mileage for FY08 WVC was 101,656 miles, recorded on 27 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FY08 WVC passed its MOT?

FY08 WVC has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 27 May 2026.

Is FY08 WVC ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FY08 WVC 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 FY08 WVC?

FY08 WVC is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.