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YD08 OXR

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
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 1198cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 4 (76% pass rate). It has 96,209 miles on the clock, averaging 4,384 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 YD08 OXR

MOT Status
Due date passed
96,209
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2011
76%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
4,384

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

Low mileage
Latest reading96,209 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9
Average per year4,384
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YD08 OXR 35k50k65k81k96k '11'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage96,209 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,200 miles
Since last MOT+458 miles
PASS
Mileage95,742 miles
Since last MOT+310 miles
PASS
Mileage95,432 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,432 miles
Since last MOT+1,633 miles
PASS
Mileage93,799 miles
Since last MOT+1,590 miles
PASS
Mileage92,209 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,190 miles
Since last MOT+2,758 miles
PASS
Mileage89,432 miles
Since last MOT+7,670 miles
PASS
Mileage81,762 miles
Since last MOT+7,870 miles
PASS
Mileage73,892 miles
Since last MOT+4,788 miles
PASS
Mileage69,104 miles
Since last MOT+4,626 miles
PASS
Mileage64,478 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,478 miles
Since last MOT+5,818 miles
PASS
Mileage58,660 miles
Since last MOT+10,016 miles
PASS
Mileage48,644 miles
Since last MOT+14,073 miles
PASS
Mileage34,571 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 OXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeYD — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About YD08 OXR

What car is YD08 OXR?

YD08 OXR is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Leeds in 2008.

What is the mileage of YD08 OXR?

The last recorded mileage for YD08 OXR was 96,209 miles, recorded on 2 Apr 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YD08 OXR passed its MOT?

YD08 OXR has had 17 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (13 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 2 Apr 2025.

Is YD08 OXR ULEZ compliant?

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

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