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SH08 YFG

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Grey Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGrey
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 107,172 miles on the clock, averaging 3,970 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 SH08 YFG

MOT Status
Due date passed
107,172
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
3,970

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 reading107,172 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,081
Average per year3,970
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH08 YFG 50k64k79k93k107k '11'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,172 miles
Since last MOT+8,081 miles
PASS
Mileage99,091 miles
Since last MOT+6,136 miles
PASS
Mileage92,955 miles
Since last MOT+115 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,840 miles
Since last MOT+6,358 miles
PASS
Mileage86,482 miles
Since last MOT+5,191 miles
PASS
Mileage81,291 miles
Since last MOT+693 miles
PASS
Mileage80,598 miles
Since last MOT+995 miles
PASS
Mileage79,603 miles
Since last MOT+1,492 miles
PASS
Mileage78,111 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,085 miles
Since last MOT+1,684 miles
PASS
Mileage76,401 miles
Since last MOT+2,028 miles
PASS
Mileage74,373 miles
Since last MOT+3,942 miles
PASS
Mileage70,431 miles
Since last MOT+3,287 miles
PASS
Mileage67,144 miles
Since last MOT+2,374 miles
PASS
Mileage64,770 miles
Since last MOT+7,021 miles
PASS
Mileage57,749 miles
Since last MOT+7,846 miles
PASS
Mileage49,903 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,903 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

RegistrationSH08 YFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SH08 YFG

What car is SH08 YFG?

SH08 YFG is an grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2008.

What is the mileage of SH08 YFG?

The last recorded mileage for SH08 YFG was 107,172 miles, recorded on 13 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH08 YFG passed its MOT?

SH08 YFG has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 13 Oct 2025.

Is SH08 YFG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH08 YFG 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 SH08 YFG?

SH08 YFG is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.