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YT08 XJA

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Sheffield, Yorkshire · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 7 (71% pass rate). It has 120,485 miles on the clock, averaging 5,990 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 XJA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
120,485
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2011
71%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
5,990

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading120,485 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12
Average per year5,990
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YT08 XJA 30k52k75k98k120k '11'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,485 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
PASS
Mileage120,473 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
PASS
Mileage120,463 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage120,462 miles
Since last MOT+1,690 miles
PASS
Mileage118,772 miles
Since last MOT+398 miles
PASS
Mileage118,374 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage118,374 miles
Since last MOT+2,984 miles
PASS
Mileage115,390 miles
Since last MOT+7,427 miles
PASS
Mileage107,963 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage107,963 miles
Since last MOT+6,623 miles
PASS
Mileage101,340 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,340 miles
Since last MOT+6,138 miles
PASS
Mileage95,202 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,202 miles
Since last MOT+7,830 miles
PASS
Mileage87,372 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,372 miles
Since last MOT+15,256 miles
PASS
Mileage72,116 miles
Since last MOT+6,650 miles
PASS
Mileage65,466 miles
Since last MOT+3,345 miles
PASS
Mileage62,121 miles
Since last MOT+31 miles
FAIL
Mileage62,090 miles
Since last MOT+7,201 miles
PASS
Mileage54,889 miles
Since last MOT+7,743 miles
PASS
Mileage47,146 miles
Since last MOT+8,471 miles
PASS
Mileage38,675 miles
Since last MOT+9,084 miles
PASS
Mileage29,591 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 XJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeYT — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About YT08 XJA

What car is YT08 XJA?

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

What is the mileage of YT08 XJA?

The last recorded mileage for YT08 XJA was 120,485 miles, recorded on 20 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YT08 XJA passed its MOT?

YT08 XJA has had 24 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (17 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 20 Jul 2026.

Is YT08 XJA ULEZ compliant?

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

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