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RE08 OCA

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 88,164 miles on the clock, averaging 3,798 miles per year, well 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 RE08 OCA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
88,164
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2011
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
3,798

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

Low mileage
Latest reading88,164 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,798
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE08 OCA 31k45k60k74k88k '11'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,164 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,164 miles
Since last MOT+386 miles
PASS
Mileage87,778 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,778 miles
Since last MOT+2,412 miles
PASS
Mileage85,366 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,366 miles
Since last MOT+2,418 miles
PASS
Mileage82,948 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage82,946 miles
Since last MOT+1,304 miles
PASS
Mileage81,642 miles
Since last MOT+1,350 miles
PASS
Mileage80,292 miles
Since last MOT+626 miles
PASS
Mileage79,666 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,666 miles
Since last MOT+1,705 miles
PASS
Mileage77,961 miles
Since last MOT+3,547 miles
PASS
Mileage74,414 miles
Since last MOT+7,899 miles
PASS
Mileage66,515 miles
Since last MOT+8,805 miles
PASS
Mileage57,710 miles
Since last MOT+5,782 miles
PASS
Mileage51,928 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,928 miles
Since last MOT+21,390 miles
PASS
Mileage30,538 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,583 miles
PASS
Mileage44,386 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,374 miles
Since last MOT+4,406 miles
PASS
Mileage39,968 miles
Since last MOT+9,124 miles
PASS
Mileage30,844 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

RegistrationRE08 OCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About RE08 OCA

What car is RE08 OCA?

RE08 OCA is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2008.

What is the mileage of RE08 OCA?

The last recorded mileage for RE08 OCA was 88,164 miles, recorded on 25 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE08 OCA passed its MOT?

RE08 OCA has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 25 Apr 2026.

Is RE08 OCA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE08 OCA 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 RE08 OCA?

RE08 OCA is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.