2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · YF08 FUG
2008 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 29 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 111,047 miles. MOT expired on 16 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,047 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YF08 FUG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2025
- 111,047 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF08 FUG 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 (YF08 FUG) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 2025 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 (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
YF08 FUG Mileage History
- 01/08/2023108,887 mi
- 15/08/2024110,228 mi+1,341 mi
- 15/08/2024110,229 mi+1 mi
- 14/08/2025111,046 mi+817 mi
- 18/08/2025111,047 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,054 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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