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NL08 LWD

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Newcastle, North · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 127,790 miles on the clock, averaging 9,505 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for NL08 LWD

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,790
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
9,505

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading127,790 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10
Average per year9,505
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL08 LWD 9k38k68k98k128k '11'23'17

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,790 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,780 miles
Since last MOT+9,388 miles
PASS
Mileage118,392 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,392 miles
Since last MOT+8,562 miles
PASS
Mileage109,830 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,830 miles
Since last MOT+5,724 miles
PASS
Mileage104,106 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,106 miles
Since last MOT+5,447 miles
PASS
Mileage98,659 miles
Since last MOT+7,190 miles
PASS
Mileage91,469 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,469 miles
Since last MOT+6,493 miles
PASS
Mileage84,976 miles
Since last MOT+6,563 miles
PASS
Mileage78,413 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,413 miles
Since last MOT+11,461 miles
PASS
Mileage66,952 miles
Since last MOT+11,647 miles
PASS
Mileage55,305 miles
Since last MOT+13,617 miles
PASS
Mileage41,688 miles
Since last MOT+18,759 miles
PASS
Mileage22,929 miles
Since last MOT+14,406 miles
PASS
Mileage8,523 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

RegistrationNL08 LWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About NL08 LWD

What car is NL08 LWD?

NL08 LWD is an red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2008.

What is the mileage of NL08 LWD?

The last recorded mileage for NL08 LWD was 127,790 miles, recorded on 5 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL08 LWD passed its MOT?

NL08 LWD has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 5 Sep 2023.

Is NL08 LWD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL08 LWD 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 NL08 LWD?

NL08 LWD is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.