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RF08 ODE

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 96,357 miles on the clock, averaging 4,483 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 RF08 ODE

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
96,357
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2011
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
4,483

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading96,357 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,184
Average per year4,483
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF08 ODE 30k46k63k80k96k '11'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,357 miles
Since last MOT+10,184 miles
PASS
Mileage86,173 miles
Since last MOT+2,879 miles
PASS
Mileage83,294 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,292 miles
Since last MOT+4,896 miles
PASS
Mileage78,396 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,396 miles
Since last MOT+4,900 miles
PASS
Mileage73,496 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,496 miles
Since last MOT+7,085 miles
PASS
Mileage66,411 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,410 miles
Since last MOT+6,870 miles
PASS
Mileage59,540 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage59,539 miles
Since last MOT+5,801 miles
PASS
Mileage53,738 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,738 miles
Since last MOT+7,503 miles
PASS
Mileage46,235 miles
Since last MOT+5,717 miles
PASS
Mileage40,518 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,517 miles
Since last MOT+6,306 miles
PASS
Mileage34,211 miles
Since last MOT+468 miles
PASS
Mileage33,743 miles
Since last MOT+909 miles
PASS
Mileage32,834 miles
Since last MOT+152 miles
PASS
Mileage32,682 miles
Since last MOT+575 miles
PASS
Mileage32,107 miles
Since last MOT+1,186 miles
PASS
Mileage30,921 miles
Since last MOT+1,104 miles
PASS
Mileage29,817 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

RegistrationRF08 ODE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About RF08 ODE

What car is RF08 ODE?

RF08 ODE is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2008.

What is the mileage of RF08 ODE?

The last recorded mileage for RF08 ODE was 96,357 miles, recorded on 11 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF08 ODE passed its MOT?

RF08 ODE has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 11 Jul 2026.

Is RF08 ODE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF08 ODE 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 RF08 ODE?

RF08 ODE is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.