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MM08 XMU

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 94,629 miles on the clock, averaging 4,584 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 XMU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
94,629
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2011
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
4,584

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading94,629 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,246
Average per year4,584
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MM08 XMU 26k43k60k77k95k '11'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage94,629 miles
Since last MOT+6,246 miles
PASS
Mileage88,383 miles
Since last MOT+2,120 miles
PASS
Mileage86,263 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,263 miles
Since last MOT+4,810 miles
PASS
Mileage81,453 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,453 miles
Since last MOT+4,692 miles
PASS
Mileage76,761 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage76,761 miles
Since last MOT+6,203 miles
PASS
Mileage70,558 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,558 miles
Since last MOT+4,434 miles
PASS
Mileage66,124 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,124 miles
Since last MOT+1,795 miles
PASS
Mileage64,329 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,329 miles
Since last MOT+2,024 miles
PASS
Mileage62,305 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,305 miles
Since last MOT+2,955 miles
PASS
Mileage59,350 miles
Since last MOT+2,396 miles
PASS
Mileage56,954 miles
Since last MOT+2,827 miles
PASS
Mileage54,127 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage54,120 miles
Since last MOT+5,290 miles
PASS
Mileage48,830 miles
Since last MOT+7,875 miles
PASS
Mileage40,955 miles
Since last MOT+6,899 miles
PASS
Mileage34,056 miles
Since last MOT+8,334 miles
PASS
Mileage25,722 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 XMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
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 XMU

What car is MM08 XMU?

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

What is the mileage of MM08 XMU?

The last recorded mileage for MM08 XMU was 94,629 miles, recorded on 9 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MM08 XMU passed its MOT?

MM08 XMU has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 9 Jul 2026.

Is MM08 XMU ULEZ compliant?

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

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