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YP08 LVX

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Sheffield, 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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 8 (56% pass rate). It has 98,842 miles on the clock, averaging 6,693 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 YP08 LVX

MOT Status
Due date passed
98,842
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
56%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
6,693

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 reading98,842 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,400
Average per year6,693
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YP08 LVX 21k40k60k79k99k '11'23'18

Check YP08 LVX

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage98,842 miles
Since last MOT+4,400 miles
PASS
Mileage94,442 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,434 miles
Since last MOT+6,291 miles
PASS
Mileage88,143 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage88,143 miles
Since last MOT+7,554 miles
PASS
Mileage80,589 miles
Since last MOT+6,441 miles
PASS
Mileage74,148 miles
Since last MOT+5,808 miles
PASS
Mileage68,340 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,340 miles
Since last MOT+7,939 miles
PASS
Mileage60,401 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,401 miles
Since last MOT+7,770 miles
PASS
Mileage52,631 miles
Since last MOT+7,500 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,131 miles
Since last MOT+7,330 miles
PASS
Mileage37,801 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,801 miles
Since last MOT+5,973 miles
PASS
Mileage31,828 miles
Since last MOT+5,759 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,069 miles
Since last MOT+5,106 miles
PASS
Mileage20,963 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

RegistrationYP08 LVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeYP — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About YP08 LVX

What car is YP08 LVX?

YP08 LVX is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2008.

What is the mileage of YP08 LVX?

The last recorded mileage for YP08 LVX was 98,842 miles, recorded on 1 Feb 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YP08 LVX passed its MOT?

YP08 LVX has had 18 MOT tests with a 56% pass rate (10 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 1 Feb 2023.

Is YP08 LVX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YP08 LVX 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 YP08 LVX?

YP08 LVX is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.