2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · AY08 YYH
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2008. Recorded mileage 148,942 miles. MOT valid until 12/05/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Ipswich
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,942 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1198cc
AY08 YYH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 148,942 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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AY08 YYH Mileage History
- 17/07/2023127,734 mi
- 18/07/2024134,672 mi+6,938 mi
- 07/07/2025141,570 mi+6,898 mi
- 08/07/2025141,570 mi
- 14/05/2026148,942 mi+7,372 mi
Average of roughly 7,505 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AY08 YYH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (AY08 YYH) between July 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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