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YD08 HDY

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1043cc

Black Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1043cc
ColourBlack
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 1043cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 118,045 miles on the clock, averaging 7,019 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 YD08 HDY

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
118,045
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2011
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
7,019

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 reading118,045 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,019
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YD08 HDY 13k39k65k92k118k '11'26'19

Check YD08 HDY

Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,045 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,045 miles
Since last MOT+4,546 miles
PASS
Mileage113,499 miles
Since last MOT+128 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,371 miles
Since last MOT+4,990 miles
PASS
Mileage108,381 miles
Since last MOT+209 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,172 miles
Since last MOT+3,828 miles
PASS
Mileage104,344 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,344 miles
Since last MOT+7,878 miles
PASS
Mileage96,466 miles
Since last MOT+8,681 miles
PASS
Mileage87,785 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,778 miles
Since last MOT+17,928 miles
PASS
Mileage69,850 miles
Since last MOT+7,780 miles
PASS
Mileage62,070 miles
Since last MOT+4,835 miles
PASS
Mileage57,235 miles
Since last MOT+6,046 miles
PASS
Mileage51,189 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,189 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,189 miles
Since last MOT+9,895 miles
PASS
Mileage41,294 miles
Since last MOT+10,045 miles
PASS
Mileage31,249 miles
Since last MOT+9,742 miles
PASS
Mileage21,507 miles
Since last MOT+4,483 miles
PASS
Mileage17,024 miles
Since last MOT+4,194 miles
PASS
Mileage12,830 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage12,830 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

RegistrationYD08 HDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1043cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeYD — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About YD08 HDY

What car is YD08 HDY?

YD08 HDY is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1043cc). First registered in Leeds in 2008.

What is the mileage of YD08 HDY?

The last recorded mileage for YD08 HDY was 118,045 miles, recorded on 4 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YD08 HDY passed its MOT?

YD08 HDY has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 4 Feb 2026.

Is YD08 HDY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YD08 HDY 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 YD08 HDY?

YD08 HDY is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.