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YS57 RYM

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 4 (80% pass rate). It has 99,666 miles on the clock, averaging 4,857 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 YS57 RYM

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
99,666
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
80%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,857

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 reading99,666 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,465
Average per year4,857
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YS57 RYM 27k45k63k81k100k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,666 miles
Since last MOT+5,465 miles
PASS
Mileage94,201 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,201 miles
Since last MOT+5,703 miles
PASS
Mileage88,498 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage88,493 miles
Since last MOT+2,737 miles
PASS
Mileage85,756 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,756 miles
Since last MOT+944 miles
PASS
Mileage84,812 miles
Since last MOT+1,865 miles
PASS
Mileage82,947 miles
Since last MOT+2,094 miles
PASS
Mileage80,853 miles
Since last MOT+3,248 miles
PASS
Mileage77,605 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,603 miles
Since last MOT+3,435 miles
PASS
Mileage74,168 miles
Since last MOT+4,174 miles
PASS
Mileage69,994 miles
Since last MOT+6,104 miles
PASS
Mileage63,890 miles
Since last MOT+6,221 miles
PASS
Mileage57,669 miles
Since last MOT+6,193 miles
PASS
Mileage51,476 miles
Since last MOT+5,604 miles
PASS
Mileage45,872 miles
Since last MOT+10,018 miles
PASS
Mileage35,854 miles
Since last MOT+9,045 miles
PASS
Mileage26,809 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

RegistrationYS57 RYM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeYS — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier57 — September 2007 to February 2008

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About YS57 RYM

What car is YS57 RYM?

YS57 RYM is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2008.

What is the mileage of YS57 RYM?

The last recorded mileage for YS57 RYM was 99,666 miles, recorded on 14 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YS57 RYM passed its MOT?

YS57 RYM has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 14 Jan 2026.

Is YS57 RYM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YS57 RYM 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 YS57 RYM?

YS57 RYM is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.