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PL57 ENE

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Grey Registered in Preston, Preston · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
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 1390cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 7 (70% pass rate). It has 144,202 miles on the clock, averaging 7,488 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for PL57 ENE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
144,202
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2011
70%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
7,488

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading144,202 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,194
Average per year7,488
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL57 ENE 29k58k87k115k144k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,202 miles
Since last MOT+15,194 miles
PASS
Mileage129,008 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,008 miles
Since last MOT+14,392 miles
PASS
Mileage114,616 miles
Since last MOT+7,670 miles
PASS
Mileage106,946 miles
Since last MOT+10,407 miles
PASS
Mileage96,539 miles
Since last MOT+9,215 miles
PASS
Mileage87,324 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,322 miles
Since last MOT+3,419 miles
PASS
Mileage83,903 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage83,903 miles
Since last MOT+8,394 miles
PASS
Mileage75,509 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,509 miles
Since last MOT+5,950 miles
PASS
Mileage69,559 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage69,555 miles
Since last MOT+10,143 miles
PASS
Mileage59,412 miles
Since last MOT+2,570 miles
PASS
Mileage56,842 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,842 miles
Since last MOT+2,766 miles
PASS
Mileage54,076 miles
Since last MOT+4,709 miles
PASS
Mileage49,367 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,367 miles
Since last MOT+4,944 miles
PASS
Mileage44,423 miles
Since last MOT+5,963 miles
PASS
Mileage38,460 miles
Since last MOT+9,273 miles
PASS
Mileage29,187 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 ENE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier57 — September 2007 to February 2008

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About PL57 ENE

What car is PL57 ENE?

PL57 ENE is a grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Preston in 2008.

What is the mileage of PL57 ENE?

The last recorded mileage for PL57 ENE was 144,202 miles, recorded on 29 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL57 ENE passed its MOT?

PL57 ENE has had 23 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (16 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 29 May 2026.

Is PL57 ENE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL57 ENE 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 PL57 ENE?

PL57 ENE is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.