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PL08 FTZ

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Grey Registered in Preston, Preston · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGrey
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 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 135,455 miles on the clock, averaging 8,428 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 PL08 FTZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
135,455
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,428

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading135,455 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,966
Average per year8,428
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PL08 FTZ 37k61k86k111k135k '11'23'18

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage135,455 miles
Since last MOT+9,966 miles
PASS
Mileage125,489 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,489 miles
Since last MOT+9,191 miles
PASS
Mileage116,298 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,297 miles
Since last MOT+6,254 miles
PASS
Mileage110,043 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,043 miles
Since last MOT+8,667 miles
PASS
Mileage101,376 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,376 miles
Since last MOT+9,596 miles
PASS
Mileage91,780 miles
Since last MOT+53 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,727 miles
Since last MOT+8,221 miles
PASS
Mileage83,506 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,497 miles
Since last MOT+10,206 miles
PASS
Mileage73,291 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,291 miles
Since last MOT+13,281 miles
PASS
Mileage60,010 miles
Since last MOT+10,220 miles
PASS
Mileage49,790 miles
Since last MOT+3,358 miles
PASS
Mileage46,432 miles
Since last MOT+9,921 miles
PASS
Mileage36,511 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 FTZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About PL08 FTZ

What car is PL08 FTZ?

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

What is the mileage of PL08 FTZ?

The last recorded mileage for PL08 FTZ was 135,455 miles, recorded on 20 Mar 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL08 FTZ passed its MOT?

PL08 FTZ has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 20 Mar 2023.

Is PL08 FTZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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