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WV08 ULP

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1600cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1600cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

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 1600cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 6 (67% pass rate). It has 97,642 miles on the clock, averaging 6,163 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 WV08 ULP

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,642
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
67%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,163

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 reading97,642 miles
Reading date
Miles last year13,555
Average per year6,163
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for WV08 ULP 18k38k58k78k98k '11'24'19

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage97,642 miles
Since last MOT+13,555 miles
PASS
Mileage84,087 miles
Since last MOT+423 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,664 miles
Since last MOT+21,645 miles
PASS
Mileage62,019 miles
Since last MOT+13,275 miles
PASS
Mileage48,744 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,741 miles
Since last MOT+5,946 miles
PASS
Mileage42,795 miles
Since last MOT+8,643 miles
PASS
Mileage34,152 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,152 miles
Since last MOT+1,674 miles
PASS
Mileage32,478 miles
Since last MOT+1,262 miles
PASS
Mileage31,216 miles
Since last MOT+1,306 miles
PASS
Mileage29,910 miles
Since last MOT+2,834 miles
FAIL
Mileage27,076 miles
Since last MOT+2,153 miles
PASS
Mileage24,923 miles
Since last MOT+2,045 miles
PASS
Mileage22,878 miles
Since last MOT+2,634 miles
PASS
Mileage20,244 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage20,241 miles
Since last MOT+2,112 miles
PASS
Mileage18,129 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

RegistrationWV08 ULP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1600cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeWV — Bristol, West of England
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About WV08 ULP

What car is WV08 ULP?

WV08 ULP is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1600cc). First registered in Bristol in 2008.

What is the mileage of WV08 ULP?

The last recorded mileage for WV08 ULP was 97,642 miles, recorded on 16 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has WV08 ULP passed its MOT?

WV08 ULP has had 18 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (12 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 16 Feb 2024.

Is WV08 ULP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, WV08 ULP 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 WV08 ULP?

WV08 ULP is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.