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WR08 GVN

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 60,441 miles on the clock, averaging 3,037 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 WR08 GVN

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
60,441
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2011
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
3,037

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

Low mileage
Latest reading60,441 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,037
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for WR08 GVN 14k26k37k49k60k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage60,441 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,441 miles
Since last MOT+3,850 miles
PASS
Mileage56,591 miles
Since last MOT+2,303 miles
PASS
Mileage54,288 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,288 miles
Since last MOT+5,174 miles
PASS
Mileage49,114 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,114 miles
Since last MOT+3,440 miles
PASS
Mileage45,674 miles
Since last MOT+4,148 miles
PASS
Mileage41,526 miles
Since last MOT+3,614 miles
PASS
Mileage37,912 miles
Since last MOT+3,063 miles
PASS
Mileage34,849 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,849 miles
Since last MOT+2,852 miles
PASS
Mileage31,997 miles
Since last MOT+2,509 miles
PASS
Mileage29,488 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage29,488 miles
Since last MOT+3,501 miles
PASS
Mileage25,987 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,987 miles
Since last MOT+3,387 miles
PASS
Mileage22,600 miles
Since last MOT+2,588 miles
PASS
Mileage20,012 miles
Since last MOT+1,772 miles
PASS
Mileage18,240 miles
Since last MOT+1,895 miles
PASS
Mileage16,345 miles
Since last MOT+2,095 miles
PASS
Mileage14,250 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

RegistrationWR08 GVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeWR — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About WR08 GVN

What car is WR08 GVN?

WR08 GVN is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Bristol in 2008.

What is the mileage of WR08 GVN?

The last recorded mileage for WR08 GVN was 60,441 miles, recorded on 11 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WR08 GVN passed its MOT?

WR08 GVN has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 11 Jun 2026.

Is WR08 GVN ULEZ compliant?

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

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