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HD08 YJG

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 100,549 miles on the clock, averaging 5,309 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 HD08 YJG

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
100,549
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,309

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading100,549 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,258
Average per year5,309
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HD08 YJG 23k42k62k81k101k '11'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage100,549 miles
Since last MOT+4,258 miles
PASS
Mileage96,291 miles
Since last MOT+5,080 miles
PASS
Mileage91,211 miles
Since last MOT+5,216 miles
PASS
Mileage85,995 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,995 miles
Since last MOT+4,414 miles
PASS
Mileage81,581 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,581 miles
Since last MOT+3,289 miles
PASS
Mileage78,292 miles
Since last MOT+5,867 miles
PASS
Mileage72,425 miles
Since last MOT+4,900 miles
PASS
Mileage67,525 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,525 miles
Since last MOT+4,768 miles
PASS
Mileage62,757 miles
Since last MOT+4,795 miles
PASS
Mileage57,962 miles
Since last MOT+4,711 miles
PASS
Mileage53,251 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,250 miles
Since last MOT+3,837 miles
PASS
Mileage49,413 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,407 miles
Since last MOT+7,830 miles
PASS
Mileage41,577 miles
Since last MOT+8,574 miles
PASS
Mileage33,003 miles
Since last MOT+9,944 miles
PASS
Mileage23,059 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

RegistrationHD08 YJG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeHD — Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About HD08 YJG

What car is HD08 YJG?

HD08 YJG is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Bournemouth in 2008.

What is the mileage of HD08 YJG?

The last recorded mileage for HD08 YJG was 100,549 miles, recorded on 10 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HD08 YJG passed its MOT?

HD08 YJG has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 10 Jan 2026.

Is HD08 YJG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HD08 YJG 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 HD08 YJG?

HD08 YJG is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.