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YD08 UML

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Diesel · 1900cc

Blue Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1900cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1900cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 138,801 miles on the clock, averaging 7,841 miles per year, around 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 UML

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
138,801
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
7,841

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading138,801 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year7,841
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YD08 UML 22k51k80k110k139k '11'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage138,801 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage138,796 miles
Since last MOT+16,019 miles
PASS
Mileage122,777 miles
Since last MOT+3,708 miles
PASS
Mileage119,069 miles
Since last MOT+4,185 miles
PASS
Mileage114,884 miles
Since last MOT+5,853 miles
PASS
Mileage109,031 miles
Since last MOT+104 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,927 miles
Since last MOT+4,298 miles
PASS
Mileage104,629 miles
Since last MOT+6,621 miles
PASS
Mileage98,008 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,980 miles
Since last MOT+9,436 miles
PASS
Mileage88,544 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,544 miles
Since last MOT+9,635 miles
PASS
Mileage78,909 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,909 miles
Since last MOT+6,614 miles
PASS
Mileage72,295 miles
Since last MOT+67 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,228 miles
Since last MOT+8,026 miles
PASS
Mileage64,202 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,202 miles
Since last MOT+9,212 miles
PASS
Mileage54,990 miles
Since last MOT+10,178 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,812 miles
Since last MOT+9,551 miles
PASS
Mileage35,261 miles
Since last MOT+6,801 miles
PASS
Mileage28,460 miles
Since last MOT+6,446 miles
PASS
Mileage22,014 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 UML
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1900cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeYD — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About YD08 UML

What car is YD08 UML?

YD08 UML is a blue Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1900cc). First registered in Leeds in 2008.

What is the mileage of YD08 UML?

The last recorded mileage for YD08 UML was 138,801 miles, recorded on 8 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YD08 UML passed its MOT?

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

Is YD08 UML ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YD08 UML is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2008, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is YD08 UML?

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