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YT08 XJX

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 12 (45% pass rate). It has 110,970 miles on the clock, averaging 7,062 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 XJX

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,970
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2011
45%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,062

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 reading110,970 miles
Reading date
Miles last year32
Average per year7,062
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YT08 XJX 26k48k69k90k111k '11'23'18

Check YT08 XJX

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage110,970 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,938 miles
Since last MOT+2,489 miles
PASS
Mileage108,449 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,444 miles
Since last MOT+2,122 miles
PASS
Mileage106,322 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,322 miles
Since last MOT+1,864 miles
PASS
Mileage104,458 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,456 miles
Since last MOT+2,705 miles
PASS
Mileage101,751 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,746 miles
Since last MOT+4,480 miles
PASS
Mileage97,266 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,266 miles
Since last MOT+7,701 miles
PASS
Mileage89,565 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,565 miles
Since last MOT+8,778 miles
PASS
Mileage80,787 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage80,783 miles
Since last MOT+12,050 miles
PASS
Mileage68,733 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,733 miles
Since last MOT+13,693 miles
PASS
Mileage55,040 miles
Since last MOT+10,954 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,086 miles
Since last MOT+13,171 miles
PASS
Mileage30,915 miles
Since last MOT+4,495 miles
FAIL
Mileage26,420 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 XJX
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 XJX

What car is YT08 XJX?

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

What is the mileage of YT08 XJX?

The last recorded mileage for YT08 XJX was 110,970 miles, recorded on 20 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YT08 XJX passed its MOT?

YT08 XJX has had 22 MOT tests with a 45% pass rate (10 passes, 12 failures). It last was tested on 20 Sep 2023.

Is YT08 XJX ULEZ compliant?

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

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