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WM08 YKL

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Bristol, 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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 3 (77% pass rate). It has 115,973 miles on the clock, averaging 10,525 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for WM08 YKL

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,973
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2011
77%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
10,525

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading115,973 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,532
Average per year10,525
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WM08 YKL 17k41k66k91k116k '11'20'17

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,973 miles
Since last MOT+12,532 miles
PASS
Mileage103,441 miles
Since last MOT+16,153 miles
PASS
Mileage87,288 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,288 miles
Since last MOT+15,339 miles
PASS
Mileage71,949 miles
Since last MOT+12,257 miles
PASS
Mileage59,692 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,692 miles
Since last MOT+10,471 miles
PASS
Mileage49,221 miles
Since last MOT+6,221 miles
PASS
Mileage43,000 miles
Since last MOT+10,359 miles
PASS
Mileage32,641 miles
Since last MOT+8,033 miles
PASS
Mileage24,608 miles
Since last MOT+8,060 miles
PASS
Mileage16,548 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage16,548 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

RegistrationWM08 YKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeWM — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About WM08 YKL

What car is WM08 YKL?

WM08 YKL is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Bristol in 2008.

What is the mileage of WM08 YKL?

The last recorded mileage for WM08 YKL was 115,973 miles, recorded on 1 Dec 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WM08 YKL passed its MOT?

WM08 YKL has had 13 MOT tests with a 77% pass rate (10 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 1 Dec 2020.

Is WM08 YKL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WM08 YKL 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 WM08 YKL?

WM08 YKL is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.