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YF08 VTX

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Leeds, Yorkshire · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 153,683 miles on the clock, averaging 8,716 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 YF08 VTX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
153,683
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,716

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 reading153,683 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,582
Average per year8,716
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YF08 VTX 22k55k88k121k154k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage153,683 miles
Since last MOT+3,582 miles
PASS
Mileage150,101 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage150,101 miles
Since last MOT+2,790 miles
PASS
Mileage147,311 miles
Since last MOT+15 miles
FAIL
Mileage147,296 miles
Since last MOT+2,331 miles
PASS
Mileage144,965 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,964 miles
Since last MOT+13,242 miles
PASS
Mileage131,722 miles
Since last MOT+3,246 miles
PASS
Mileage128,476 miles
Since last MOT+10,113 miles
PASS
Mileage118,363 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,362 miles
Since last MOT+10,854 miles
PASS
Mileage107,508 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,507 miles
Since last MOT+12,597 miles
PASS
Mileage94,910 miles
Since last MOT+12,358 miles
PASS
Mileage82,552 miles
Since last MOT+11,151 miles
PASS
Mileage71,401 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage71,400 miles
Since last MOT+10,516 miles
PASS
Mileage60,884 miles
Since last MOT+13,747 miles
PASS
Mileage47,137 miles
Since last MOT+12,583 miles
PASS
Mileage34,554 miles
Since last MOT+12,680 miles
PASS
Mileage21,874 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

RegistrationYF08 VTX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeYF — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About YF08 VTX

What car is YF08 VTX?

YF08 VTX is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Leeds in 2008.

What is the mileage of YF08 VTX?

The last recorded mileage for YF08 VTX was 153,683 miles, recorded on 22 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YF08 VTX passed its MOT?

YF08 VTX has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 22 Jul 2026.

Is YF08 VTX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YF08 VTX 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 YF08 VTX?

YF08 VTX is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.