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OU08 YSB

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1600cc

Blue Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1600cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1600cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 106,856 miles on the clock, averaging 5,714 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 OU08 YSB

MOT Status
Due date passed
106,856
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
74%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,714

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 reading106,856 miles
Reading date
Miles last year344
Average per year5,714
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OU08 YSB 31k50k69k88k107k '11'24'19

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage106,856 miles
Since last MOT+344 miles
PASS
Mileage106,512 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,512 miles
Since last MOT+1,752 miles
PASS
Mileage104,760 miles
Since last MOT+5,023 miles
PASS
Mileage99,737 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage99,727 miles
Since last MOT+2,867 miles
PASS
Mileage96,860 miles
Since last MOT+47 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,813 miles
Since last MOT+7,081 miles
PASS
Mileage89,732 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,732 miles
Since last MOT+6,783 miles
PASS
Mileage82,949 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,949 miles
Since last MOT+2,750 miles
PASS
Mileage80,199 miles
Since last MOT+10,824 miles
PASS
Mileage69,375 miles
Since last MOT+9,776 miles
PASS
Mileage59,599 miles
Since last MOT+9,718 miles
PASS
Mileage49,881 miles
Since last MOT+5,091 miles
PASS
Mileage44,790 miles
Since last MOT+6,043 miles
PASS
Mileage38,747 miles
Since last MOT+7,980 miles
PASS
Mileage30,767 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

RegistrationOU08 YSB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1600cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeOU — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About OU08 YSB

What car is OU08 YSB?

OU08 YSB is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Oxford in 2008.

What is the mileage of OU08 YSB?

The last recorded mileage for OU08 YSB was 106,856 miles, recorded on 29 Jul 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OU08 YSB passed its MOT?

OU08 YSB has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 29 Jul 2024.

Is OU08 YSB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OU08 YSB 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 YSB?

OU08 YSB is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.