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YT08 XJW

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 127,758 miles on the clock, averaging 7,610 miles per year, around 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 XJW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
127,758
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
7,610

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading127,758 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,610
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YT08 XJW 15k43k71k100k128k '11'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,758 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,758 miles
Since last MOT+2,903 miles
PASS
Mileage124,855 miles
Since last MOT+4,976 miles
PASS
Mileage119,879 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,876 miles
Since last MOT+6,934 miles
PASS
Mileage112,942 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,940 miles
Since last MOT+6,792 miles
PASS
Mileage106,148 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,147 miles
Since last MOT+9,548 miles
PASS
Mileage96,599 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,599 miles
Since last MOT+13,114 miles
PASS
Mileage83,485 miles
Since last MOT+10,330 miles
PASS
Mileage73,155 miles
Since last MOT+10,102 miles
PASS
Mileage63,053 miles
Since last MOT+17,642 miles
PASS
Mileage45,411 miles
Since last MOT+659 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,752 miles
Since last MOT+8,135 miles
PASS
Mileage36,617 miles
Since last MOT+6,364 miles
PASS
Mileage30,253 miles
Since last MOT+5,884 miles
PASS
Mileage24,369 miles
Since last MOT+9,551 miles
PASS
Mileage14,818 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 XJW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeYT — Sheffield, Yorkshire
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About YT08 XJW

What car is YT08 XJW?

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

What is the mileage of YT08 XJW?

The last recorded mileage for YT08 XJW was 127,758 miles, recorded on 22 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YT08 XJW passed its MOT?

YT08 XJW has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 22 Dec 2025.

Is YT08 XJW ULEZ compliant?

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

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