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MF08 XLS

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 122,328 miles on the clock, averaging 7,421 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 MF08 XLS

MOT Status
Due date passed
122,328
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,421

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading122,328 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,113
Average per year7,421
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MF08 XLS 16k43k69k96k122k '11'25'18

Check MF08 XLS

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage122,328 miles
Since last MOT+7,113 miles
PASS
Mileage115,215 miles
Since last MOT+8,204 miles
PASS
Mileage107,011 miles
Since last MOT+7,974 miles
PASS
Mileage99,037 miles
Since last MOT+4,596 miles
PASS
Mileage94,441 miles
Since last MOT+1,572 miles
PASS
Mileage92,869 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,869 miles
Since last MOT+7,262 miles
PASS
Mileage85,607 miles
Since last MOT+9,899 miles
PASS
Mileage75,708 miles
Since last MOT+6,808 miles
PASS
Mileage68,900 miles
Since last MOT+5,609 miles
PASS
Mileage63,291 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,291 miles
Since last MOT+9,066 miles
PASS
Mileage54,225 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,225 miles
Since last MOT+16,233 miles
PASS
Mileage37,992 miles
Since last MOT+13,384 miles
PASS
Mileage24,608 miles
Since last MOT+4,015 miles
PASS
Mileage20,593 miles
Since last MOT+4,157 miles
PASS
Mileage16,436 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

RegistrationMF08 XLS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeMF — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About MF08 XLS

What car is MF08 XLS?

MF08 XLS is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Manchester in 2008.

What is the mileage of MF08 XLS?

The last recorded mileage for MF08 XLS was 122,328 miles, recorded on 21 Jun 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MF08 XLS passed its MOT?

MF08 XLS has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 21 Jun 2025.

Is MF08 XLS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MF08 XLS 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 MF08 XLS?

MF08 XLS is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.