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YF08 WYX

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 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 153,399 miles on the clock, averaging 8,578 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 WYX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
153,399
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
8,578

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading153,399 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,059
Average per year8,578
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YF08 WYX 29k60k91k122k153k '11'25'19

Check YF08 WYX

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage153,399 miles
Since last MOT+9,059 miles
PASS
Mileage144,340 miles
Since last MOT+12,747 miles
PASS
Mileage131,593 miles
Since last MOT+12,695 miles
PASS
Mileage118,898 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,875 miles
Since last MOT+5,941 miles
PASS
Mileage112,934 miles
Since last MOT+453 miles
PASS
Mileage112,481 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,481 miles
Since last MOT+7,446 miles
PASS
Mileage105,035 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,035 miles
Since last MOT+6,362 miles
PASS
Mileage98,673 miles
Since last MOT+8,267 miles
PASS
Mileage90,406 miles
Since last MOT+6,109 miles
PASS
Mileage84,297 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,297 miles
Since last MOT+11,965 miles
PASS
Mileage72,332 miles
Since last MOT+11,820 miles
PASS
Mileage60,512 miles
Since last MOT+11,785 miles
PASS
Mileage48,727 miles
Since last MOT+9,381 miles
PASS
Mileage39,346 miles
Since last MOT+10,207 miles
PASS
Mileage29,139 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 WYX
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 WYX

What car is YF08 WYX?

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

What is the mileage of YF08 WYX?

The last recorded mileage for YF08 WYX was 153,399 miles, recorded on 7 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YF08 WYX passed its MOT?

YF08 WYX has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 7 Nov 2025.

Is YF08 WYX ULEZ compliant?

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

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