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 Petrol 1198cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 139,742 miles on the clock, averaging 7,780 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 GV08 JCO
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 139,742 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 7,780 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 15 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:
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | GV08 JCO |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | GV — Brighton, Garden of England |
| Age identifier | 08 — March 2008 to August 2008 |
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About GV08 JCO
What car is GV08 JCO?
GV08 JCO is a blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Brighton in 2008.
What is the mileage of GV08 JCO?
The last recorded mileage for GV08 JCO was 139,742 miles, recorded on 28 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.
Has GV08 JCO passed its MOT?
GV08 JCO has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 28 Nov 2022.
Is GV08 JCO ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV08 JCO 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 GV08 JCO?
GV08 JCO is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.