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LA08 UZF

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Grey Registered in Wimbledon, London · 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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 9 (59% pass rate). It has 133,671 miles on the clock, averaging 8,961 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 UZF

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,671
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2012
59%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
8,961

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading133,671 miles
Reading date
Miles last year19
Average per year8,961
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LA08 UZF 27k53k80k107k134k '12'24'19

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage133,671 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,652 miles
Since last MOT+4,398 miles
PASS
Mileage129,254 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,217 miles
Since last MOT+10,792 miles
PASS
Mileage118,425 miles
Since last MOT+7,976 miles
PASS
Mileage110,449 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,446 miles
Since last MOT+2,317 miles
PASS
Mileage108,129 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,129 miles
Since last MOT+13,305 miles
PASS
Mileage94,824 miles
Since last MOT+113 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,711 miles
Since last MOT+10,291 miles
PASS
Mileage84,420 miles
Since last MOT+3,551 miles
PASS
Mileage80,869 miles
Since last MOT+9,136 miles
PASS
Mileage71,733 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,733 miles
Since last MOT+6,483 miles
PASS
Mileage65,250 miles
Since last MOT+12,661 miles
PASS
Mileage52,589 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,589 miles
Since last MOT+17,192 miles
PASS
Mileage35,397 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,397 miles
Since last MOT+8,885 miles
PASS
Mileage26,512 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,512 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 UZF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeLA — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About LA08 UZF

What car is LA08 UZF?

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

What is the mileage of LA08 UZF?

The last recorded mileage for LA08 UZF was 133,671 miles, recorded on 17 Jan 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LA08 UZF passed its MOT?

LA08 UZF has had 22 MOT tests with a 59% pass rate (13 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 17 Jan 2024.

Is LA08 UZF ULEZ compliant?

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

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