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YF08 VUK

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 119,571 miles on the clock, averaging 8,004 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 VUK

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,571
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,004

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 reading119,571 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,467
Average per year8,004
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YF08 VUK 5k34k62k91k120k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,571 miles
Since last MOT+5,467 miles
PASS
Mileage114,104 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage114,088 miles
Since last MOT+7,494 miles
PASS
Mileage106,594 miles
Since last MOT+6,085 miles
PASS
Mileage100,509 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,509 miles
Since last MOT+7,759 miles
PASS
Mileage92,750 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,747 miles
Since last MOT+12,750 miles
PASS
Mileage79,997 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,997 miles
Since last MOT+5,071 miles
PASS
Mileage74,926 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,925 miles
Since last MOT+16,829 miles
PASS
Mileage58,096 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,096 miles
Since last MOT+12,356 miles
PASS
Mileage45,740 miles
Since last MOT+20,942 miles
PASS
Mileage24,798 miles
Since last MOT+18,016 miles
PASS
Mileage6,782 miles
Since last MOT+706 miles
PASS
Mileage6,076 miles
Since last MOT+649 miles
PASS
Mileage5,427 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 VUK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeYF — Leeds, Yorkshire
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About YF08 VUK

What car is YF08 VUK?

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

What is the mileage of YF08 VUK?

The last recorded mileage for YF08 VUK was 119,571 miles, recorded on 26 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YF08 VUK passed its MOT?

YF08 VUK has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 26 Sep 2025.

Is YF08 VUK ULEZ compliant?

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

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