The road tax status for SB08 YMF is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for SB08 YMF?

The MOT for SB08 YMF is valid and due for renewal on or before 10 August 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of SB08 YMF?

The recorded mileage for SB08 YMF is 89,746 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is SB08 YMF ULEZ compliant?

Yes, SB08 YMF (VOLKSWAGEN POLO) meets Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) standards and is exempt from daily ULEZ charges in London.

Does SB08 YMF have an outstanding safety recall?

No, SB08 YMF has no outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded in official DVSA databases.

Official DVLA Record

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2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · SB08 YMF

SB08 YMF

2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 29/05/2008. Recorded mileage 89,746 miles. MOT status: Expired. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN POLO
Year / Origin: 2008 · Glasgow
Safety Recall: None Outstanding
MOT Status: Valid until 10/08/2024
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 89,746 mi
ULEZ Compliance: ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.2L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 10/08/2024

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Mileage: 89,746 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 2008
Engine: 1198cc

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SB08 YMF Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2023
89,746 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently

! Older vehicle

✓ No outstanding recalls

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SB08 YMF Mileage History

22/10/202182,660 mi
28/10/202182,664 mi+4 mi
02/08/202285,580 mi+2,916 mi
12/08/202285,581 mi+1 mi
14/07/202389,746 mi+4,165 mi

Average of roughly 4,108 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

SB08 YMF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Sept 2026, 19:05

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Polo (SB08 YMF) between October 2021 and July 2023.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 14 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 14 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: “Brake servo inoperative pipe work to servo split (1.1.10 (a) (ii))”; “Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently bonnet safety latch seized (3.1 (b) (ii))”; “Bonnet primary retaining device insecure bonnet lock has an insufficient repair (3.1 (c))”.

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