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MK08 DXF

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 149,641 miles on the clock, averaging 8,699 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 MK08 DXF

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
149,641
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,699

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading149,641 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,374
Average per year8,699
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MK08 DXF 21k53k85k118k150k '11'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage149,641 miles
Since last MOT+3,374 miles
PASS
Mileage146,267 miles
Since last MOT+7,241 miles
PASS
Mileage139,026 miles
Since last MOT+10,216 miles
PASS
Mileage128,810 miles
Since last MOT+9,480 miles
PASS
Mileage119,330 miles
Since last MOT+3,064 miles
PASS
Mileage116,266 miles
Since last MOT+11,332 miles
PASS
Mileage104,934 miles
Since last MOT+6,457 miles
PASS
Mileage98,477 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,476 miles
Since last MOT+4,279 miles
PASS
Mileage94,197 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,196 miles
Since last MOT+7,061 miles
PASS
Mileage87,135 miles
Since last MOT+15,772 miles
PASS
Mileage71,363 miles
Since last MOT+610 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,753 miles
Since last MOT+15,407 miles
PASS
Mileage55,346 miles
Since last MOT+15,983 miles
PASS
Mileage39,363 miles
Since last MOT+17,342 miles
PASS
Mileage22,021 miles
Since last MOT+436 miles
PASS
Mileage21,585 miles
Since last MOT+337 miles
FAIL
Mileage21,248 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

RegistrationMK08 DXF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeMK — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About MK08 DXF

What car is MK08 DXF?

MK08 DXF is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Manchester in 2008.

What is the mileage of MK08 DXF?

The last recorded mileage for MK08 DXF was 149,641 miles, recorded on 9 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MK08 DXF passed its MOT?

MK08 DXF has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 9 Apr 2026.

Is MK08 DXF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MK08 DXF 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 MK08 DXF?

MK08 DXF is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.