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KO08 LHJ

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Grey Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 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 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 109,191 miles on the clock, averaging 6,628 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 KO08 LHJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
109,191
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
84%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,628

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading109,191 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,752
Average per year6,628
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KO08 LHJ 13k37k61k85k109k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage109,191 miles
Since last MOT+11,752 miles
PASS
Mileage97,439 miles
Since last MOT+10,976 miles
PASS
Mileage86,463 miles
Since last MOT+8,526 miles
PASS
Mileage77,937 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,937 miles
Since last MOT+12,589 miles
PASS
Mileage65,348 miles
Since last MOT+12,647 miles
PASS
Mileage52,701 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,701 miles
Since last MOT+6,749 miles
PASS
Mileage45,952 miles
Since last MOT+9,714 miles
PASS
Mileage36,238 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,238 miles
Since last MOT+7,777 miles
PASS
Mileage28,461 miles
Since last MOT+1,757 miles
PASS
Mileage26,704 miles
Since last MOT+2,682 miles
PASS
Mileage24,022 miles
Since last MOT+2,655 miles
PASS
Mileage21,367 miles
Since last MOT+2,054 miles
PASS
Mileage19,313 miles
Since last MOT+2,815 miles
PASS
Mileage16,498 miles
Since last MOT+2,364 miles
PASS
Mileage14,134 miles
Since last MOT+1,567 miles
PASS
Mileage12,567 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

RegistrationKO08 LHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeKO — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About KO08 LHJ

What car is KO08 LHJ?

KO08 LHJ is a grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Luton in 2008.

What is the mileage of KO08 LHJ?

The last recorded mileage for KO08 LHJ was 109,191 miles, recorded on 19 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KO08 LHJ passed its MOT?

KO08 LHJ has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 19 Jan 2026.

Is KO08 LHJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KO08 LHJ 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 KO08 LHJ?

KO08 LHJ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.