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MM08 GVE

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 23 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 9 (61% pass rate). It has 92,990 miles on the clock, averaging 4,826 miles per year, well 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 MM08 GVE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
92,990
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2011
61%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
4,826

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading92,990 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,618
Average per year4,826
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MM08 GVE 22k40k57k75k93k '11'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage92,990 miles
Since last MOT+5,618 miles
PASS
Mileage87,372 miles
Since last MOT+6,242 miles
PASS
Mileage81,130 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,130 miles
Since last MOT+4,939 miles
PASS
Mileage76,191 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,186 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,184 miles
Since last MOT+5,212 miles
PASS
Mileage70,972 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,972 miles
Since last MOT+4,385 miles
PASS
Mileage66,587 miles
Since last MOT+2,570 miles
PASS
Mileage64,017 miles
Since last MOT+2,162 miles
PASS
Mileage61,855 miles
Since last MOT+2,510 miles
PASS
Mileage59,345 miles
Since last MOT+8,374 miles
PASS
Mileage50,971 miles
Since last MOT+9,874 miles
PASS
Mileage41,097 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,097 miles
Since last MOT+6,591 miles
PASS
Mileage34,506 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,506 miles
Since last MOT+4,024 miles
PASS
Mileage30,482 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,482 miles
Since last MOT+5,181 miles
PASS
Mileage25,301 miles
Since last MOT+3,423 miles
FAIL
Mileage21,878 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage21,857 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

RegistrationMM08 GVE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeMM — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About MM08 GVE

What car is MM08 GVE?

MM08 GVE is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Manchester in 2008.

What is the mileage of MM08 GVE?

The last recorded mileage for MM08 GVE was 92,990 miles, recorded on 29 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MM08 GVE passed its MOT?

MM08 GVE has had 23 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (14 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 29 May 2026.

Is MM08 GVE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MM08 GVE 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 MM08 GVE?

MM08 GVE is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.