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RY08 EXK

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 45,996 miles on the clock, averaging 2,643 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 RY08 EXK

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
45,996
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
2,643

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading45,996 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,643
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RY08 EXK 7k17k26k36k46k '11'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage45,996 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,996 miles
Since last MOT+6,647 miles
PASS
Mileage39,349 miles
Since last MOT+6,997 miles
PASS
Mileage32,352 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,352 miles
Since last MOT+6,418 miles
PASS
Mileage25,934 miles
Since last MOT+2,274 miles
PASS
Mileage23,660 miles
Since last MOT+1,922 miles
PASS
Mileage21,738 miles
Since last MOT+2,590 miles
PASS
Mileage19,148 miles
Since last MOT+288 miles
PASS
Mileage18,860 miles
Since last MOT+3,613 miles
PASS
Mileage15,247 miles
Since last MOT+184 miles
PASS
Mileage15,063 miles
Since last MOT+1,087 miles
PASS
Mileage13,976 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage13,976 miles
Since last MOT+1,446 miles
PASS
Mileage12,530 miles
Since last MOT+1,694 miles
PASS
Mileage10,836 miles
Since last MOT+1,963 miles
PASS
Mileage8,873 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage8,873 miles
Since last MOT+2,023 miles
PASS
Mileage6,850 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

RegistrationRY08 EXK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeRY — Reading, Reading
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About RY08 EXK

What car is RY08 EXK?

RY08 EXK is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2008.

What is the mileage of RY08 EXK?

The last recorded mileage for RY08 EXK was 45,996 miles, recorded on 8 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY08 EXK passed its MOT?

RY08 EXK has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 8 Dec 2025.

Is RY08 EXK ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RY08 EXK 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 RY08 EXK?

RY08 EXK is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.