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GY08 DPZ

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 90,081 miles on the clock, averaging 5,193 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 GY08 DPZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
90,081
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
5,193

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 reading90,081 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,193
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY08 DPZ 19k37k54k72k90k '11'24'18

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage90,081 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,081 miles
Since last MOT+1,676 miles
PASS
Mileage88,405 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,405 miles
Since last MOT+2,662 miles
PASS
Mileage85,743 miles
Since last MOT+6,623 miles
PASS
Mileage79,120 miles
Since last MOT+4,546 miles
PASS
Mileage74,574 miles
Since last MOT+6,371 miles
PASS
Mileage68,203 miles
Since last MOT+5,118 miles
PASS
Mileage63,085 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,080 miles
Since last MOT+6,168 miles
PASS
Mileage56,912 miles
Since last MOT+5,903 miles
PASS
Mileage51,009 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage51,007 miles
Since last MOT+5,980 miles
PASS
Mileage45,027 miles
Since last MOT+6,507 miles
PASS
Mileage38,520 miles
Since last MOT+7,557 miles
PASS
Mileage30,963 miles
Since last MOT+5,506 miles
PASS
Mileage25,457 miles
Since last MOT+6,665 miles
PASS
Mileage18,792 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

RegistrationGY08 DPZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeGY — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About GY08 DPZ

What car is GY08 DPZ?

GY08 DPZ is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Brighton in 2008.

What is the mileage of GY08 DPZ?

The last recorded mileage for GY08 DPZ was 90,081 miles, recorded on 4 Dec 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY08 DPZ passed its MOT?

GY08 DPZ has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 4 Dec 2024.

Is GY08 DPZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY08 DPZ 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 GY08 DPZ?

GY08 DPZ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.