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WU08 XDS

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 2 (86% pass rate). It has 80,236 miles on the clock, averaging 5,141 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 WU08 XDS

MOT Status
Due date passed
80,236
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2011
86%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
5,141

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading80,236 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,221
Average per year5,141
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WU08 XDS 21k35k50k65k80k '11'22'17

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage80,236 miles
Since last MOT+2,221 miles
PASS
Mileage78,015 miles
Since last MOT+1,549 miles
PASS
Mileage76,466 miles
Since last MOT+5,930 miles
PASS
Mileage70,536 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,535 miles
Since last MOT+6,679 miles
PASS
Mileage63,856 miles
Since last MOT+4,823 miles
PASS
Mileage59,033 miles
Since last MOT+1,448 miles
PASS
Mileage57,585 miles
Since last MOT+4,643 miles
PASS
Mileage52,942 miles
Since last MOT+4,453 miles
PASS
Mileage48,489 miles
Since last MOT+6,705 miles
PASS
Mileage41,784 miles
Since last MOT+8,223 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,561 miles
Since last MOT+7,337 miles
PASS
Mileage26,224 miles
Since last MOT+5,718 miles
PASS
Mileage20,506 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

RegistrationWU08 XDS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeWU — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About WU08 XDS

What car is WU08 XDS?

WU08 XDS is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Bristol in 2008.

What is the mileage of WU08 XDS?

The last recorded mileage for WU08 XDS was 80,236 miles, recorded on 15 Oct 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WU08 XDS passed its MOT?

WU08 XDS has had 14 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (12 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 15 Oct 2022.

Is WU08 XDS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WU08 XDS 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 WU08 XDS?

WU08 XDS is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.