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YD08 YTS

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 126,480 miles on the clock, averaging 6,810 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 YTS

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
126,480
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,810

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 reading126,480 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,066
Average per year6,810
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YD08 YTS 25k50k76k101k126k '11'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage126,480 miles
Since last MOT+1,066 miles
FAIL
Mileage125,414 miles
Since last MOT+30,062 miles
PASS
Mileage95,352 miles
Since last MOT+11,455 miles
PASS
Mileage83,897 miles
Since last MOT+8,731 miles
PASS
Mileage75,166 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,165 miles
Since last MOT+11,031 miles
PASS
Mileage64,134 miles
Since last MOT+5,244 miles
PASS
Mileage58,890 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,890 miles
Since last MOT+5,382 miles
PASS
Mileage53,508 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,508 miles
Since last MOT+2,743 miles
PASS
Mileage50,765 miles
Since last MOT+3,091 miles
PASS
Mileage47,674 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,672 miles
Since last MOT+7,636 miles
PASS
Mileage40,036 miles
Since last MOT+1,272 miles
PASS
Mileage38,764 miles
Since last MOT+156 miles
PASS
Mileage38,608 miles
Since last MOT+2,283 miles
PASS
Mileage36,325 miles
Since last MOT+4,363 miles
PASS
Mileage31,962 miles
Since last MOT+3,127 miles
PASS
Mileage28,835 miles
Since last MOT+3,983 miles
PASS
Mileage24,852 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 YTS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeYD — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About YD08 YTS

What car is YD08 YTS?

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

What is the mileage of YD08 YTS?

The last recorded mileage for YD08 YTS was 126,480 miles, recorded on 22 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YD08 YTS passed its MOT?

YD08 YTS has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 22 Jan 2026.

Is YD08 YTS ULEZ compliant?

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

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