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KW08 OPU

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Luton, Luton and Northampton · 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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 67,870 miles on the clock, averaging 3,265 miles per year, well 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 KW08 OPU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
67,870
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2011
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
3,265

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading67,870 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,265
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KW08 OPU 19k32k44k56k68k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage67,870 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage67,870 miles
Since last MOT+2,536 miles
PASS
Mileage65,334 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,334 miles
Since last MOT+2,913 miles
PASS
Mileage62,421 miles
Since last MOT+4,655 miles
PASS
Mileage57,766 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,766 miles
Since last MOT+2,823 miles
PASS
Mileage54,943 miles
Since last MOT+2,640 miles
PASS
Mileage52,303 miles
Since last MOT+2,098 miles
PASS
Mileage50,205 miles
Since last MOT+3,801 miles
PASS
Mileage46,404 miles
Since last MOT+339 miles
PASS
Mileage46,065 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,065 miles
Since last MOT+2,961 miles
PASS
Mileage43,104 miles
Since last MOT+3,181 miles
PASS
Mileage39,923 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,923 miles
Since last MOT+2,346 miles
PASS
Mileage37,577 miles
Since last MOT+1,786 miles
PASS
Mileage35,791 miles
Since last MOT+2,347 miles
PASS
Mileage33,444 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,444 miles
Since last MOT+4,037 miles
PASS
Mileage29,407 miles
Since last MOT+4,753 miles
PASS
Mileage24,654 miles
Since last MOT+5,162 miles
PASS
Mileage19,492 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

RegistrationKW08 OPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeKW — Luton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About KW08 OPU

What car is KW08 OPU?

KW08 OPU is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Luton in 2008.

What is the mileage of KW08 OPU?

The last recorded mileage for KW08 OPU was 67,870 miles, recorded on 31 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KW08 OPU passed its MOT?

KW08 OPU has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 31 Mar 2026.

Is KW08 OPU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KW08 OPU 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 KW08 OPU?

KW08 OPU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.