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YS08 WYW

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 14 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 3 (79% pass rate). It has 60,745 miles on the clock, averaging 2,150 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 YS08 WYW

MOT Status
Due date passed
60,745
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2013
79%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
2,150

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading60,745 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,667
Average per year2,150
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for YS08 WYW 39k44k50k55k61k '13'23'19

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage60,745 miles
Since last MOT+1,667 miles
PASS
Mileage59,078 miles
Since last MOT+3,743 miles
PASS
Mileage55,335 miles
Since last MOT+3,129 miles
PASS
Mileage52,206 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,203 miles
Since last MOT+1,470 miles
PASS
Mileage50,733 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage50,733 miles
Since last MOT+2,105 miles
PASS
Mileage48,628 miles
Since last MOT+2,121 miles
PASS
Mileage46,507 miles
Since last MOT+2,260 miles
PASS
Mileage44,247 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,247 miles
Since last MOT+2,364 miles
PASS
Mileage41,883 miles
Since last MOT+1,526 miles
PASS
Mileage40,357 miles
Since last MOT+1,461 miles
PASS
Mileage38,896 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

RegistrationYS08 WYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeYS — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About YS08 WYW

What car is YS08 WYW?

YS08 WYW is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2008.

What is the mileage of YS08 WYW?

The last recorded mileage for YS08 WYW was 60,745 miles, recorded on 8 Jul 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YS08 WYW passed its MOT?

YS08 WYW has had 14 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (11 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 8 Jul 2023.

Is YS08 WYW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YS08 WYW 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 YS08 WYW?

YS08 WYW is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.