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GL57 ODJ

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Red Registered in Maidstone, Garden of England · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourRed
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 7 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing once (86% pass rate). It has 70,875 miles on the clock, averaging 9,343 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for GL57 ODJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
70,875
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2011
86%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
9,343

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading70,875 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,623
Average per year9,343
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GL57 ODJ 24k36k48k59k71k '11'16'13

Check GL57 ODJ

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage70,875 miles
Since last MOT+6,623 miles
PASS
Mileage64,252 miles
Since last MOT+9,120 miles
PASS
Mileage55,132 miles
Since last MOT+13,727 miles
PASS
Mileage41,405 miles
Since last MOT+8,289 miles
PASS
Mileage33,116 miles
Since last MOT+151 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,965 miles
Since last MOT+8,702 miles
PASS
Mileage24,263 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

RegistrationGL57 ODJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeGL — Maidstone, Garden of England
Age identifier57 — September 2007 to February 2008

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About GL57 ODJ

What car is GL57 ODJ?

GL57 ODJ is a red Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Maidstone in 2008.

What is the mileage of GL57 ODJ?

The last recorded mileage for GL57 ODJ was 70,875 miles, recorded on 10 Feb 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GL57 ODJ passed its MOT?

GL57 ODJ has had 7 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (6 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 10 Feb 2016.

Is GL57 ODJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GL57 ODJ 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 GL57 ODJ?

GL57 ODJ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.