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MW08 BPO

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 59,486 miles on the clock, averaging 2,876 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 MW08 BPO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
59,486
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2011
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
2,876

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 reading59,486 miles
Reading date
Miles last year422
Average per year2,876
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MW08 BPO 18k28k39k49k59k '11'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage59,486 miles
Since last MOT+422 miles
PASS
Mileage59,064 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,064 miles
Since last MOT+437 miles
PASS
Mileage58,627 miles
Since last MOT+413 miles
PASS
Mileage58,214 miles
Since last MOT+383 miles
PASS
Mileage57,831 miles
Since last MOT+448 miles
PASS
Mileage57,383 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,383 miles
Since last MOT+604 miles
PASS
Mileage56,779 miles
Since last MOT+278 miles
PASS
Mileage56,501 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,501 miles
Since last MOT+369 miles
PASS
Mileage56,132 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,132 miles
Since last MOT+391 miles
PASS
Mileage55,741 miles
Since last MOT+2,490 miles
PASS
Mileage53,251 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,251 miles
Since last MOT+6,771 miles
PASS
Mileage46,480 miles
Since last MOT+6,033 miles
PASS
Mileage40,447 miles
Since last MOT+7,508 miles
PASS
Mileage32,939 miles
Since last MOT+8,193 miles
PASS
Mileage24,746 miles
Since last MOT+6,929 miles
PASS
Mileage17,817 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage17,778 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

RegistrationMW08 BPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeMW — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About MW08 BPO

What car is MW08 BPO?

MW08 BPO is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Manchester in 2008.

What is the mileage of MW08 BPO?

The last recorded mileage for MW08 BPO was 59,486 miles, recorded on 17 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MW08 BPO passed its MOT?

MW08 BPO has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 17 Dec 2025.

Is MW08 BPO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MW08 BPO 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 MW08 BPO?

MW08 BPO is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.