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MW08 LVZ

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 5 (69% pass rate). It has 91,054 miles on the clock, averaging 5,507 miles per year, 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 LVZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
91,054
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
69%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,507

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading91,054 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,460
Average per year5,507
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MW08 LVZ 26k42k59k75k91k '11'23'17

Check MW08 LVZ

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage91,054 miles
Since last MOT+3,460 miles
PASS
Mileage87,594 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,594 miles
Since last MOT+5,327 miles
PASS
Mileage82,267 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,267 miles
Since last MOT+7,660 miles
PASS
Mileage74,607 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,607 miles
Since last MOT+63,961 miles
PASS
Mileage10,646 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage10,646 miles
PASS
Mileage60,498 miles
Since last MOT+8,388 miles
PASS
Mileage52,110 miles
Since last MOT+6,551 miles
PASS
Mileage45,559 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,559 miles
Since last MOT+6,122 miles
PASS
Mileage39,437 miles
Since last MOT+5,605 miles
PASS
Mileage33,832 miles
Since last MOT+7,758 miles
PASS
Mileage26,074 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 LVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
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 LVZ

What car is MW08 LVZ?

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

What is the mileage of MW08 LVZ?

The last recorded mileage for MW08 LVZ was 91,054 miles, recorded on 18 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MW08 LVZ passed its MOT?

MW08 LVZ has had 16 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (11 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 18 Apr 2023.

Is MW08 LVZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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