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VA08 FBG

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Worcester, Severn Valley · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
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 1390cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 164,523 miles on the clock, averaging 7,932 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for VA08 FBG

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
164,523
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,932

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading164,523 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,578
Average per year7,932
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for VA08 FBG 48k77k106k135k165k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage164,523 miles
Since last MOT+4,578 miles
PASS
Mileage159,945 miles
Since last MOT+6,835 miles
PASS
Mileage153,110 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage153,110 miles
Since last MOT+13,096 miles
PASS
Mileage140,014 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,014 miles
Since last MOT+2,367 miles
PASS
Mileage137,647 miles
Since last MOT+8,444 miles
PASS
Mileage129,203 miles
Since last MOT+2,081 miles
PASS
Mileage127,122 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,122 miles
Since last MOT+6,992 miles
PASS
Mileage120,130 miles
Since last MOT+50 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,080 miles
Since last MOT+9,484 miles
PASS
Mileage110,596 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,596 miles
Since last MOT+9,798 miles
PASS
Mileage100,798 miles
Since last MOT+13,369 miles
PASS
Mileage87,429 miles
Since last MOT+10,585 miles
PASS
Mileage76,844 miles
Since last MOT+10,339 miles
PASS
Mileage66,505 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,505 miles
Since last MOT+12,758 miles
PASS
Mileage53,747 miles
Since last MOT+6,131 miles
PASS
Mileage47,616 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA08 FBG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeVA — Worcester, Severn Valley
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About VA08 FBG

What car is VA08 FBG?

VA08 FBG is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Worcester in 2008.

What is the mileage of VA08 FBG?

The last recorded mileage for VA08 FBG was 164,523 miles, recorded on 1 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has VA08 FBG passed its MOT?

VA08 FBG has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 1 Apr 2026.

Is VA08 FBG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, VA08 FBG 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 VA08 FBG?

VA08 FBG is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.