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WF08 LXJ

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Exeter, West of England · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 87,642 miles on the clock, averaging 5,255 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 WF08 LXJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
87,642
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2011
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
5,255

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading87,642 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,066
Average per year5,255
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WF08 LXJ 8k28k48k68k88k '11'26'19

Check WF08 LXJ

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,642 miles
Since last MOT+12,066 miles
PASS
Mileage75,576 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,576 miles
Since last MOT+5,497 miles
PASS
Mileage70,079 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,079 miles
Since last MOT+4,617 miles
PASS
Mileage65,462 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,462 miles
Since last MOT+4,774 miles
PASS
Mileage60,688 miles
Since last MOT+6,476 miles
PASS
Mileage54,212 miles
Since last MOT+5,931 miles
PASS
Mileage48,281 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,281 miles
Since last MOT+6,593 miles
PASS
Mileage41,688 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,686 miles
Since last MOT+7,005 miles
PASS
Mileage34,681 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,681 miles
Since last MOT+8,533 miles
PASS
Mileage26,148 miles
Since last MOT+5,197 miles
PASS
Mileage20,951 miles
Since last MOT+2,156 miles
FAIL
Mileage18,795 miles
Since last MOT+2,816 miles
PASS
Mileage15,979 miles
Since last MOT+2,597 miles
PASS
Mileage13,382 miles
Since last MOT+2,375 miles
PASS
Mileage11,007 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage11,007 miles
Since last MOT+2,628 miles
PASS
Mileage8,379 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

RegistrationWF08 LXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeWF — Exeter, West of England
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About WF08 LXJ

What car is WF08 LXJ?

WF08 LXJ is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Exeter in 2008.

What is the mileage of WF08 LXJ?

The last recorded mileage for WF08 LXJ was 87,642 miles, recorded on 16 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WF08 LXJ passed its MOT?

WF08 LXJ has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 16 Apr 2026.

Is WF08 LXJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WF08 LXJ 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 WF08 LXJ?

WF08 LXJ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.