Vehicle summary
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 Diesel 1422cc has had 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 75,463 miles on the clock, averaging 4,533 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.4 TDI engine is known for 1. oil pump chain & balance shaft chain wear / failure and 2. injector unit (pd pump–dooer) wear & electrical failure. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.
MOT & Mileage History for GK58 SYW
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 75,463 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 4,533 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record
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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:
1. Oil Pump Chain & Balance Shaft Chain Wear / Failure
The chain driving the oil pump and balance shaft (where fitted) is undersized for the loads imposed by the three-cylinder engine's unbalanced firing impulses. Early models are particularly vulnerable; chain tensioner wear allows excessive slack, leading to chain stretch, skip, or catastrophic failure[1].
2. Injector Unit (PD Pump–Dooer) Wear & Electrical Failure
Worn plunger seals allow diesel and engine oil to mix; electrical spools fail (sticking or electrical contact wear). These are high-wear components under the extreme pressures of the PD system[1].
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GK58 SYW |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1422cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GK — Maidstone, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 58 — September 2008 to February 2009 |
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About GK58 SYW
What car is GK58 SYW?
GK58 SYW is a blue Volkswagen Polo, diesel (1422cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2008.
What is the mileage of GK58 SYW?
The last recorded mileage for GK58 SYW was 75,463 miles, recorded on 11 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GK58 SYW passed its MOT?
GK58 SYW has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 11 Nov 2025.
Is GK58 SYW ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GK58 SYW is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2008, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is GK58 SYW?
GK58 SYW is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 58 means registered between 1 September 2008 and 28 February 2009.