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PL08 GEU

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Preston, Preston · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 83,534 miles on the clock, averaging 8,580 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 GEU

MOT Status
Due date passed
83,534
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2011
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
8,580

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading83,534 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,580
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL08 GEU 14k31k49k66k84k '11'19'16

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,534 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,534 miles
Since last MOT+9,006 miles
PASS
Mileage74,528 miles
Since last MOT+526 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,002 miles
Since last MOT+10,801 miles
PASS
Mileage63,201 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage63,196 miles
Since last MOT+14,942 miles
PASS
Mileage48,254 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,254 miles
Since last MOT+11,619 miles
PASS
Mileage36,635 miles
Since last MOT+4,469 miles
PASS
Mileage32,166 miles
Since last MOT+6,162 miles
PASS
Mileage26,004 miles
Since last MOT+5,549 miles
PASS
Mileage20,455 miles
Since last MOT+6,883 miles
PASS
Mileage13,572 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 GEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About PL08 GEU

What car is PL08 GEU?

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

What is the mileage of PL08 GEU?

The last recorded mileage for PL08 GEU was 83,534 miles, recorded on 13 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL08 GEU passed its MOT?

PL08 GEU has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 13 Aug 2019.

Is PL08 GEU ULEZ compliant?

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

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