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YY08 XCW

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Beverley, 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 9 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing once (89% pass rate). It has 132,185 miles on the clock, averaging 10,171 miles per year, above 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 XCW

MOT Status
Due date passed
132,185
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2011
89%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
10,171

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading132,185 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,044
Average per year10,171
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for YY08 XCW 58k76k95k114k132k '11'18'15

Check YY08 XCW

Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage132,185 miles
Since last MOT+10,044 miles
PASS
Mileage122,141 miles
Since last MOT+7,712 miles
PASS
Mileage114,429 miles
Since last MOT+6,398 miles
PASS
Mileage108,031 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,031 miles
Since last MOT+1,573 miles
PASS
Mileage106,458 miles
Since last MOT+15,219 miles
PASS
Mileage91,239 miles
Since last MOT+16,448 miles
PASS
Mileage74,791 miles
Since last MOT+16,982 miles
PASS
Mileage57,809 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

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

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About YY08 XCW

What car is YY08 XCW?

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

What is the mileage of YY08 XCW?

The last recorded mileage for YY08 XCW was 132,185 miles, recorded on 6 Nov 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has YY08 XCW passed its MOT?

YY08 XCW has had 9 MOT tests with an 89% pass rate (8 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 6 Nov 2018.

Is YY08 XCW ULEZ compliant?

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

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