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PY08 MVG

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 102,891 miles on the clock, averaging 6,689 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 MVG

MOT Status
Due date passed
102,891
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2011
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
6,689

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 reading102,891 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,037
Average per year6,689
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PY08 MVG 21k41k62k82k103k '11'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage102,891 miles
Since last MOT+4,037 miles
PASS
Mileage98,854 miles
Since last MOT+3,674 miles
PASS
Mileage95,180 miles
Since last MOT+2,875 miles
PASS
Mileage92,305 miles
Since last MOT+14,861 miles
PASS
Mileage77,444 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,442 miles
Since last MOT+9,310 miles
PASS
Mileage68,132 miles
Since last MOT+13,123 miles
PASS
Mileage55,009 miles
Since last MOT+14,547 miles
PASS
Mileage40,462 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,462 miles
Since last MOT+1,898 miles
PASS
Mileage38,564 miles
Since last MOT+5,727 miles
PASS
Mileage32,837 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,837 miles
Since last MOT+12,269 miles
PASS
Mileage20,568 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 MVG
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 MVG

What car is PY08 MVG?

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

What is the mileage of PY08 MVG?

The last recorded mileage for PY08 MVG was 102,891 miles, recorded on 28 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PY08 MVG passed its MOT?

PY08 MVG has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 28 Oct 2023.

Is PY08 MVG ULEZ compliant?

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

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