Vehicle summary
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 2009 Volkswagen Polo Petrol 1198cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 120,367 miles on the clock, averaging 6,460 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 RG08 TOP
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 120,367 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3 |
| Average per year | 6,460 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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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
| Registration | RG08 TOP |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2009 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RG — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 08 — March 2008 to August 2008 |
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About RG08 TOP
What car is RG08 TOP?
RG08 TOP is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2009.
What is the mileage of RG08 TOP?
The last recorded mileage for RG08 TOP was 120,367 miles, recorded on 1 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RG08 TOP passed its MOT?
RG08 TOP has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 1 Oct 2025.
Is RG08 TOP ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RG08 TOP 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 RG08 TOP?
RG08 TOP is approximately 17 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.