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RV08 RMO

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 121,781 miles on the clock, averaging 7,035 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 RV08 RMO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
121,781
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
7,035

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 reading121,781 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,150
Average per year7,035
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RV08 RMO 16k42k69k95k122k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,781 miles
Since last MOT+2,150 miles
PASS
Mileage119,631 miles
Since last MOT+1,048 miles
PASS
Mileage118,583 miles
Since last MOT+81 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,502 miles
Since last MOT+685 miles
PASS
Mileage117,817 miles
Since last MOT+674 miles
PASS
Mileage117,143 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,143 miles
Since last MOT+3,049 miles
PASS
Mileage114,094 miles
Since last MOT+698 miles
PASS
Mileage113,396 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,399 miles
Since last MOT+4,110 miles
PASS
Mileage109,289 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,289 miles
Since last MOT+5,265 miles
PASS
Mileage104,024 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,024 miles
Since last MOT+5,695 miles
PASS
Mileage98,329 miles
Since last MOT+15,694 miles
PASS
Mileage82,635 miles
Since last MOT+7,025 miles
PASS
Mileage75,610 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,610 miles
Since last MOT+4,245 miles
PASS
Mileage71,365 miles
Since last MOT+13,933 miles
PASS
Mileage57,432 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,431 miles
Since last MOT+14,128 miles
PASS
Mileage43,303 miles
Since last MOT+14,776 miles
PASS
Mileage28,527 miles
Since last MOT+12,843 miles
PASS
Mileage15,684 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

RegistrationRV08 RMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeRV — Reading, Reading
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About RV08 RMO

What car is RV08 RMO?

RV08 RMO is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2008.

What is the mileage of RV08 RMO?

The last recorded mileage for RV08 RMO was 121,781 miles, recorded on 11 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RV08 RMO passed its MOT?

RV08 RMO has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 11 Jun 2026.

Is RV08 RMO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RV08 RMO 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 RV08 RMO?

RV08 RMO is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.