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YR08 EKF

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Sheffield, 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 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 88,178 miles on the clock, averaging 3,664 miles per year, well 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 YR08 EKF

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
88,178
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
84%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
3,664

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading88,178 miles
Reading date
Miles last year307
Average per year3,664
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YR08 EKF 33k47k61k74k88k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,178 miles
Since last MOT+307 miles
PASS
Mileage87,871 miles
Since last MOT+1,365 miles
PASS
Mileage86,506 miles
Since last MOT+1,456 miles
PASS
Mileage85,050 miles
Since last MOT+880 miles
PASS
Mileage84,170 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,170 miles
Since last MOT+3,452 miles
PASS
Mileage80,718 miles
Since last MOT+5,942 miles
PASS
Mileage74,776 miles
Since last MOT+4,686 miles
PASS
Mileage70,090 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
FAIL
Mileage70,047 miles
Since last MOT+3,865 miles
PASS
Mileage66,182 miles
Since last MOT+4,782 miles
PASS
Mileage61,400 miles
Since last MOT+5,415 miles
PASS
Mileage55,985 miles
Since last MOT+4,278 miles
PASS
Mileage51,707 miles
Since last MOT+4,142 miles
PASS
Mileage47,565 miles
Since last MOT+4,459 miles
PASS
Mileage43,106 miles
Since last MOT+4,570 miles
PASS
Mileage38,536 miles
Since last MOT+5,543 miles
PASS
Mileage32,993 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,993 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 EKF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeYR — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About YR08 EKF

What car is YR08 EKF?

YR08 EKF is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2008.

What is the mileage of YR08 EKF?

The last recorded mileage for YR08 EKF was 88,178 miles, recorded on 19 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YR08 EKF passed its MOT?

YR08 EKF has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 19 Mar 2026.

Is YR08 EKF ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YR08 EKF 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 YR08 EKF?

YR08 EKF is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.