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PL08 CHO

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 10 (60% pass rate). It has 125,452 miles on the clock, averaging 7,395 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 PL08 CHO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
125,452
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2011
60%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
7,395

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading125,452 miles
Reading date
Miles last year150
Average per year7,395
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL08 CHO 18k45k72k99k125k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage125,452 miles
Since last MOT+150 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,302 miles
Since last MOT+3,378 miles
PASS
Mileage121,924 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,924 miles
Since last MOT+6,227 miles
PASS
Mileage115,697 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage115,697 miles
Since last MOT+6,908 miles
PASS
Mileage108,789 miles
Since last MOT+5,749 miles
PASS
Mileage103,040 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,040 miles
Since last MOT+5,522 miles
PASS
Mileage97,518 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,509 miles
Since last MOT+5,440 miles
PASS
Mileage92,069 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,069 miles
Since last MOT+8,284 miles
PASS
Mileage83,785 miles
Since last MOT+11,170 miles
PASS
Mileage72,615 miles
Since last MOT+9,382 miles
PASS
Mileage63,233 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,233 miles
Since last MOT+9,611 miles
PASS
Mileage53,622 miles
Since last MOT+183 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,439 miles
Since last MOT+9,910 miles
PASS
Mileage43,529 miles
Since last MOT+14 miles
FAIL
Mileage43,515 miles
Since last MOT+7,841 miles
PASS
Mileage35,674 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,674 miles
Since last MOT+10,508 miles
PASS
Mileage25,166 miles
Since last MOT+7,064 miles
PASS
Mileage18,102 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

RegistrationPL08 CHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About PL08 CHO

What car is PL08 CHO?

PL08 CHO is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Preston in 2008.

What is the mileage of PL08 CHO?

The last recorded mileage for PL08 CHO was 125,452 miles, recorded on 12 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL08 CHO passed its MOT?

PL08 CHO has had 25 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (15 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 12 Dec 2025.

Is PL08 CHO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL08 CHO 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 PL08 CHO?

PL08 CHO is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.