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LA08 OYO

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 17 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 6 (65% pass rate). It has 115,082 miles on the clock, averaging 6,411 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 LA08 OYO

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,082
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2011
65%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
6,411

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 reading115,082 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,576
Average per year6,411
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LA08 OYO 39k58k77k96k115k '11'23'18

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,082 miles
Since last MOT+4,576 miles
PASS
Mileage110,506 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,505 miles
Since last MOT+1,497 miles
PASS
Mileage109,008 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage109,003 miles
Since last MOT+1,786 miles
PASS
Mileage107,217 miles
Since last MOT+2,434 miles
PASS
Mileage104,783 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,780 miles
Since last MOT+3,702 miles
PASS
Mileage101,078 miles
Since last MOT+4,521 miles
PASS
Mileage96,557 miles
Since last MOT+8,213 miles
PASS
Mileage88,344 miles
Since last MOT+15,064 miles
PASS
Mileage73,280 miles
Since last MOT+7,976 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,304 miles
Since last MOT+9,274 miles
PASS
Mileage56,030 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,030 miles
Since last MOT+9,103 miles
PASS
Mileage46,927 miles
Since last MOT+8,289 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,638 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 OYO
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 OYO

What car is LA08 OYO?

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

What is the mileage of LA08 OYO?

The last recorded mileage for LA08 OYO was 115,082 miles, recorded on 28 Jul 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LA08 OYO passed its MOT?

LA08 OYO has had 17 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (11 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 28 Jul 2023.

Is LA08 OYO ULEZ compliant?

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

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