Vehicle summary
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 138,395 miles on the clock, averaging 8,842 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.
MOT & Mileage History for OU08 YPK
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 138,395 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,895 |
| Average per year | 8,842 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record
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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
| Registration | OU08 YPK |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OU — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 08 — March 2008 to August 2008 |
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About OU08 YPK
What car is OU08 YPK?
OU08 YPK is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Oxford in 2008.
What is the mileage of OU08 YPK?
The last recorded mileage for OU08 YPK was 138,395 miles, recorded on 9 Mar 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OU08 YPK passed its MOT?
OU08 YPK has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 9 Mar 2022.
Is OU08 YPK ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU08 YPK 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 OU08 YPK?
OU08 YPK is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.