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EO08 LKJ

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 137,576 miles on the clock, averaging 7,455 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for EO08 LKJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
137,576
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2011
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,455

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading137,576 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,656
Average per year7,455
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EO08 LKJ 23k51k80k109k138k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage137,576 miles
Since last MOT+5,656 miles
PASS
Mileage131,920 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,917 miles
Since last MOT+5,822 miles
PASS
Mileage126,095 miles
Since last MOT+3,256 miles
PASS
Mileage122,839 miles
Since last MOT+3,102 miles
PASS
Mileage119,737 miles
Since last MOT+3,491 miles
PASS
Mileage116,246 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,244 miles
Since last MOT+1,263 miles
PASS
Mileage114,981 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage114,981 miles
Since last MOT+6,463 miles
PASS
Mileage108,518 miles
FAIL
Mileage108,818 miles
Since last MOT+7,577 miles
PASS
Mileage101,241 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,241 miles
Since last MOT+10,729 miles
PASS
Mileage90,512 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,512 miles
Since last MOT+17,132 miles
PASS
Mileage73,380 miles
Since last MOT+20,069 miles
PASS
Mileage53,311 miles
Since last MOT+7,597 miles
PASS
Mileage45,714 miles
Since last MOT+7,554 miles
PASS
Mileage38,160 miles
Since last MOT+8,429 miles
PASS
Mileage29,731 miles
Since last MOT+7,149 miles
PASS
Mileage22,582 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

RegistrationEO08 LKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeEO — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About EO08 LKJ

What car is EO08 LKJ?

EO08 LKJ is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2008.

What is the mileage of EO08 LKJ?

The last recorded mileage for EO08 LKJ was 137,576 miles, recorded on 21 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EO08 LKJ passed its MOT?

EO08 LKJ has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 21 Jul 2026.

Is EO08 LKJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EO08 LKJ 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 EO08 LKJ?

EO08 LKJ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.