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PY08 LHB

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Carlisle, 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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 90,058 miles on the clock, averaging 5,186 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 PY08 LHB

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
90,058
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,186

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 reading90,058 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,105
Average per year5,186
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PY08 LHB 13k32k52k71k90k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage90,058 miles
Since last MOT+11,105 miles
PASS
Mileage78,953 miles
Since last MOT+878 miles
PASS
Mileage78,075 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,058 miles
Since last MOT+16,979 miles
PASS
Mileage61,079 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,079 miles
Since last MOT+18,924 miles
PASS
Mileage42,155 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,155 miles
Since last MOT+5,419 miles
PASS
Mileage36,736 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,736 miles
Since last MOT+1,047 miles
PASS
Mileage35,689 miles
Since last MOT+766 miles
PASS
Mileage34,923 miles
Since last MOT+600 miles
PASS
Mileage34,323 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,323 miles
Since last MOT+1,012 miles
PASS
Mileage33,311 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,311 miles
Since last MOT+1,456 miles
PASS
Mileage31,855 miles
Since last MOT+3,823 miles
PASS
Mileage28,032 miles
Since last MOT+4,409 miles
PASS
Mileage23,623 miles
Since last MOT+5,523 miles
PASS
Mileage18,100 miles
Since last MOT+5,044 miles
PASS
Mileage13,056 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

RegistrationPY08 LHB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codePY — Carlisle, Preston
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About PY08 LHB

What car is PY08 LHB?

PY08 LHB is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Carlisle in 2008.

What is the mileage of PY08 LHB?

The last recorded mileage for PY08 LHB was 90,058 miles, recorded on 7 May 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PY08 LHB passed its MOT?

PY08 LHB has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 7 May 2026.

Is PY08 LHB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PY08 LHB 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 PY08 LHB?

PY08 LHB is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.