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YT08 UAP

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 89,498 miles on the clock, averaging 5,528 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 YT08 UAP

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
89,498
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
5,528

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

Below average
Latest reading89,498 miles
Reading date
Miles last year18
Average per year5,528
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YT08 UAP 6k27k48k69k89k '11'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage89,498 miles
Since last MOT+18 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,480 miles
Since last MOT+4,986 miles
PASS
Mileage84,494 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,490 miles
Since last MOT+8,419 miles
PASS
Mileage76,071 miles
Since last MOT+10,469 miles
PASS
Mileage65,602 miles
Since last MOT+10,269 miles
PASS
Mileage55,333 miles
Since last MOT+7,704 miles
PASS
Mileage47,629 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,625 miles
Since last MOT+7,421 miles
PASS
Mileage40,204 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,204 miles
Since last MOT+2,902 miles
PASS
Mileage37,302 miles
Since last MOT+1,971 miles
PASS
Mileage35,331 miles
Since last MOT+4,305 miles
PASS
Mileage31,026 miles
Since last MOT+4,459 miles
PASS
Mileage26,567 miles
Since last MOT+6,869 miles
PASS
Mileage19,698 miles
Since last MOT+4,402 miles
PASS
Mileage15,296 miles
PASS
Mileage16,244 miles
Since last MOT+7,781 miles
PASS
Mileage8,463 miles
Since last MOT+2,627 miles
PASS
Mileage5,836 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

RegistrationYT08 UAP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeYT — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About YT08 UAP

What car is YT08 UAP?

YT08 UAP is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Sheffield in 2008.

What is the mileage of YT08 UAP?

The last recorded mileage for YT08 UAP was 89,498 miles, recorded on 28 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YT08 UAP passed its MOT?

YT08 UAP has had 20 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (16 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 28 Apr 2026.

Is YT08 UAP ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YT08 UAP 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 YT08 UAP?

YT08 UAP is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.