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HG08 YNW

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 139,644 miles on the clock, averaging 8,264 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for HG08 YNW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
139,644
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
8,264

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading139,644 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,264
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HG08 YNW 16k47k78k109k140k '11'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage139,644 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,644 miles
Since last MOT+561 miles
PASS
Mileage139,083 miles
Since last MOT+2,626 miles
PASS
Mileage136,457 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,457 miles
Since last MOT+2,960 miles
PASS
Mileage133,497 miles
Since last MOT+3,556 miles
PASS
Mileage129,941 miles
Since last MOT+3,326 miles
PASS
Mileage126,615 miles
Since last MOT+4,784 miles
PASS
Mileage121,831 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,831 miles
Since last MOT+3,672 miles
PASS
Mileage118,159 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,159 miles
Since last MOT+9,256 miles
PASS
Mileage108,903 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,903 miles
Since last MOT+10,347 miles
PASS
Mileage98,556 miles
Since last MOT+17,731 miles
PASS
Mileage80,825 miles
Since last MOT+15,061 miles
PASS
Mileage65,764 miles
Since last MOT+14,561 miles
PASS
Mileage51,203 miles
Since last MOT+19,366 miles
PASS
Mileage31,837 miles
Since last MOT+15,485 miles
PASS
Mileage16,352 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

RegistrationHG08 YNW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeHG — Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About HG08 YNW

What car is HG08 YNW?

HG08 YNW is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Bournemouth in 2008.

What is the mileage of HG08 YNW?

The last recorded mileage for HG08 YNW was 139,644 miles, recorded on 27 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HG08 YNW passed its MOT?

HG08 YNW has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 27 Feb 2026.

Is HG08 YNW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HG08 YNW 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 HG08 YNW?

HG08 YNW is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.