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YE08 XSX

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1390cc

Blue Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourBlue
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 1390cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 10 (58% pass rate). It has 128,702 miles on the clock, averaging 8,237 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for YE08 XSX

MOT Status
Due date passed
128,702
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2011
58%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
8,237

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading128,702 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,237
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YE08 XSX 18k45k73k101k129k '11'24'19

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,702 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage128,702 miles
Since last MOT+8,282 miles
PASS
Mileage120,420 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,416 miles
Since last MOT+9,329 miles
PASS
Mileage111,087 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,081 miles
Since last MOT+7,126 miles
PASS
Mileage103,955 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,955 miles
Since last MOT+12,575 miles
PASS
Mileage91,380 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,376 miles
Since last MOT+13,101 miles
PASS
Mileage78,275 miles
Since last MOT+85 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,190 miles
Since last MOT+13,380 miles
PASS
Mileage64,810 miles
Since last MOT+11,134 miles
PASS
Mileage53,676 miles
Since last MOT+7,083 miles
PASS
Mileage46,593 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage46,593 miles
Since last MOT+6,884 miles
PASS
Mileage39,709 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,709 miles
Since last MOT+5,967 miles
PASS
Mileage33,742 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,742 miles
Since last MOT+5,098 miles
PASS
Mileage28,644 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage28,644 miles
Since last MOT+6,209 miles
PASS
Mileage22,435 miles
Since last MOT+4,907 miles
PASS
Mileage17,528 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 XSX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeYE — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About YE08 XSX

What car is YE08 XSX?

YE08 XSX is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Leeds in 2008.

What is the mileage of YE08 XSX?

The last recorded mileage for YE08 XSX was 128,702 miles, recorded on 17 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YE08 XSX passed its MOT?

YE08 XSX has had 24 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (14 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 17 Oct 2024.

Is YE08 XSX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YE08 XSX 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 YE08 XSX?

YE08 XSX is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.