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YY08 AFU

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Beverley, 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 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 155,348 miles on the clock, averaging 8,883 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 YY08 AFU

MOT Status
Due date passed
155,348
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
8,883

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading155,348 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,242
Average per year8,883
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YY08 AFU 27k59k91k123k155k '11'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage155,348 miles
Since last MOT+4,242 miles
PASS
Mileage151,106 miles
Since last MOT+3,022 miles
PASS
Mileage148,084 miles
Since last MOT+20 miles
FAIL
Mileage148,064 miles
Since last MOT+7,869 miles
PASS
Mileage140,195 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage140,195 miles
Since last MOT+6,716 miles
PASS
Mileage133,479 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage133,479 miles
Since last MOT+11,547 miles
PASS
Mileage121,932 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,932 miles
Since last MOT+13,112 miles
PASS
Mileage108,820 miles
Since last MOT+14,728 miles
PASS
Mileage94,092 miles
Since last MOT+14,776 miles
PASS
Mileage79,316 miles
Since last MOT+12,023 miles
PASS
Mileage67,293 miles
Since last MOT+6,683 miles
PASS
Mileage60,610 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,610 miles
Since last MOT+2,833 miles
PASS
Mileage57,777 miles
Since last MOT+8,865 miles
PASS
Mileage48,912 miles
Since last MOT+9,324 miles
PASS
Mileage39,588 miles
Since last MOT+13,007 miles
PASS
Mileage26,581 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 AFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeYY — Beverley, Yorkshire
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About YY08 AFU

What car is YY08 AFU?

YY08 AFU is a black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Beverley in 2008.

What is the mileage of YY08 AFU?

The last recorded mileage for YY08 AFU was 155,348 miles, recorded on 26 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YY08 AFU passed its MOT?

YY08 AFU has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 26 Sep 2025.

Is YY08 AFU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, YY08 AFU 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 YY08 AFU?

YY08 AFU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.