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WR08 EXA

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1396cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1396cc
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 1396cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 3 (67% pass rate). It has 69,918 miles on the clock, averaging 9,880 miles per year, above 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 WR08 EXA

MOT Status
Due date passed
69,918
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2011
67%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
9,880

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 reading69,918 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,773
Average per year9,880
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WR08 EXA 11k25k40k55k70k '11'17'15

Check WR08 EXA

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage69,918 miles
Since last MOT+7,773 miles
PASS
Mileage62,145 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,145 miles
Since last MOT+8,189 miles
PASS
Mileage53,956 miles
Since last MOT+8,838 miles
PASS
Mileage45,118 miles
FAIL
PASS
Mileage35,668 miles
Since last MOT+12,918 miles
FAIL
Mileage22,750 miles
Since last MOT+12,204 miles
PASS
Mileage10,546 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

RegistrationWR08 EXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1396cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeWR — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About WR08 EXA

What car is WR08 EXA?

WR08 EXA is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1396cc). First registered in Bristol in 2008.

What is the mileage of WR08 EXA?

The last recorded mileage for WR08 EXA was 69,918 miles, recorded on 28 Mar 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WR08 EXA passed its MOT?

WR08 EXA has had 9 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (6 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 28 Mar 2017.

Is WR08 EXA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WR08 EXA 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 WR08 EXA?

WR08 EXA is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.