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CE08 LJA

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1400cc

Silver Registered in Cardiff, Cymru (Wales) · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1400cc
ColourSilver
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 1400cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 128,396 miles on the clock, averaging 7,958 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 16v engine is known for timing chain tensioner. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for CE08 LJA

MOT Status
Due date passed
128,396
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
83%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,958

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading128,396 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,246
Average per year7,958
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for CE08 LJA 13k42k71k100k128k '11'25'18

Check CE08 LJA

Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage128,396 miles
Since last MOT+8,246 miles
PASS
Mileage120,150 miles
Since last MOT+7,951 miles
PASS
Mileage112,199 miles
Since last MOT+3,242 miles
PASS
Mileage108,957 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,957 miles
Since last MOT+4,373 miles
PASS
Mileage104,584 miles
Since last MOT+6,805 miles
PASS
Mileage97,779 miles
Since last MOT+12,070 miles
PASS
Mileage85,709 miles
Since last MOT+10,183 miles
PASS
Mileage75,526 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,526 miles
Since last MOT+9,771 miles
PASS
Mileage65,755 miles
Since last MOT+7,829 miles
PASS
Mileage57,926 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,923 miles
Since last MOT+10,862 miles
PASS
Mileage47,061 miles
Since last MOT+10,243 miles
PASS
Mileage36,818 miles
Since last MOT+9,796 miles
PASS
Mileage27,022 miles
Since last MOT+8,624 miles
PASS
Mileage18,398 miles
Since last MOT+5,364 miles
PASS
Mileage13,034 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:

Timing chain tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 LJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1400cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeCE — Cardiff, Cymru (Wales)
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About CE08 LJA

What car is CE08 LJA?

CE08 LJA is a silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1400cc). First registered in Cardiff in 2008.

What is the mileage of CE08 LJA?

The last recorded mileage for CE08 LJA was 128,396 miles, recorded on 13 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has CE08 LJA passed its MOT?

CE08 LJA has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 13 Sep 2025.

Is CE08 LJA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, CE08 LJA 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 CE08 LJA?

CE08 LJA is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.