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KS08 BCV

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 98,627 miles on the clock, averaging 5,796 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 KS08 BCV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
98,627
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,796

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 reading98,627 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,928
Average per year5,796
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KS08 BCV 16k37k58k78k99k '11'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage98,627 miles
Since last MOT+3,928 miles
PASS
Mileage94,699 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,699 miles
Since last MOT+386 miles
PASS
Mileage94,313 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,313 miles
Since last MOT+4,752 miles
PASS
Mileage89,561 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,561 miles
Since last MOT+6,134 miles
PASS
Mileage83,427 miles
Since last MOT+1,166 miles
PASS
Mileage82,261 miles
Since last MOT+3,844 miles
PASS
Mileage78,417 miles
Since last MOT+8,680 miles
PASS
Mileage69,737 miles
Since last MOT+8,178 miles
PASS
Mileage61,559 miles
Since last MOT+3,500 miles
PASS
Mileage58,059 miles
Since last MOT+8,843 miles
PASS
Mileage49,216 miles
Since last MOT+7,405 miles
PASS
Mileage41,811 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,811 miles
Since last MOT+6,374 miles
PASS
Mileage35,437 miles
Since last MOT+7,282 miles
PASS
Mileage28,155 miles
Since last MOT+2,623 miles
PASS
Mileage25,532 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,532 miles
Since last MOT+9,048 miles
PASS
Mileage16,484 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

RegistrationKS08 BCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeKS — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About KS08 BCV

What car is KS08 BCV?

KS08 BCV is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Luton in 2008.

What is the mileage of KS08 BCV?

The last recorded mileage for KS08 BCV was 98,627 miles, recorded on 20 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KS08 BCV passed its MOT?

KS08 BCV has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 20 Oct 2025.

Is KS08 BCV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KS08 BCV 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 KS08 BCV?

KS08 BCV is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.