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LA08 OFW

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Wimbledon, London · 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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 124,504 miles on the clock, averaging 7,510 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 LA08 OFW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
124,504
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2011
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,510

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading124,504 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,578
Average per year7,510
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LA08 OFW 12k40k68k96k125k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage124,504 miles
Since last MOT+7,578 miles
PASS
Mileage116,926 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,926 miles
Since last MOT+8,678 miles
PASS
Mileage108,248 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,248 miles
Since last MOT+7,058 miles
PASS
Mileage101,190 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,190 miles
Since last MOT+5,672 miles
PASS
Mileage95,518 miles
Since last MOT+6,772 miles
PASS
Mileage88,746 miles
Since last MOT+5,636 miles
PASS
Mileage83,110 miles
Since last MOT+5,738 miles
PASS
Mileage77,372 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,372 miles
Since last MOT+12,122 miles
PASS
Mileage65,250 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,250 miles
Since last MOT+11,227 miles
PASS
Mileage54,023 miles
Since last MOT+10,248 miles
PASS
Mileage43,775 miles
Since last MOT+7,523 miles
PASS
Mileage36,252 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,252 miles
Since last MOT+7,655 miles
PASS
Mileage28,597 miles
Since last MOT+6,495 miles
PASS
Mileage22,102 miles
Since last MOT+6,725 miles
PASS
Mileage15,377 miles
Since last MOT+3,755 miles
PASS
Mileage11,622 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

RegistrationLA08 OFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeLA — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About LA08 OFW

What car is LA08 OFW?

LA08 OFW is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2008.

What is the mileage of LA08 OFW?

The last recorded mileage for LA08 OFW was 124,504 miles, recorded on 15 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LA08 OFW passed its MOT?

LA08 OFW has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 15 Jul 2026.

Is LA08 OFW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LA08 OFW 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 LA08 OFW?

LA08 OFW is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.