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GU08 WWL

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Grey Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 90,035 miles on the clock, averaging 4,878 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 GU08 WWL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
90,035
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
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
4,878

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading90,035 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,184
Average per year4,878
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GU08 WWL 18k36k54k72k90k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage90,035 miles
Since last MOT+3,184 miles
PASS
Mileage86,851 miles
Since last MOT+2,880 miles
PASS
Mileage83,971 miles
Since last MOT+2,713 miles
PASS
Mileage81,258 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,258 miles
Since last MOT+2,730 miles
PASS
Mileage78,528 miles
Since last MOT+2,574 miles
PASS
Mileage75,954 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,954 miles
Since last MOT+1,428 miles
PASS
Mileage74,526 miles
Since last MOT+2,381 miles
PASS
Mileage72,145 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage72,145 miles
Since last MOT+4,370 miles
PASS
Mileage67,775 miles
Since last MOT+4,174 miles
PASS
Mileage63,601 miles
Since last MOT+9,492 miles
PASS
Mileage54,109 miles
Since last MOT+17,687 miles
PASS
Mileage36,422 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage36,414 miles
Since last MOT+10,795 miles
PASS
Mileage25,619 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,589 miles
Since last MOT+8,015 miles
PASS
Mileage17,574 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

RegistrationGU08 WWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeGU — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About GU08 WWL

What car is GU08 WWL?

GU08 WWL is a grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Brighton in 2008.

What is the mileage of GU08 WWL?

The last recorded mileage for GU08 WWL was 90,035 miles, recorded on 2 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GU08 WWL passed its MOT?

GU08 WWL has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 2 Jun 2026.

Is GU08 WWL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GU08 WWL 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 GU08 WWL?

GU08 WWL is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.