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MA08 SXG

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 26 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 10 (62% pass rate). It has 123,595 miles on the clock, averaging 6,905 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for MA08 SXG

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,595
Last Mileage
Recorded
26
Total Tests
Since 2011
62%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 26 tests on record
6,905

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading123,595 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,905
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MA08 SXG 25k50k74k99k124k '11'25'19

Check MA08 SXG

Full MOT Test History 26 tests on record

PASS
Mileage123,595 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,595 miles
Since last MOT+1,224 miles
PASS
Mileage122,371 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,371 miles
Since last MOT+5,066 miles
PASS
Mileage117,305 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage117,305 miles
Since last MOT+7,411 miles
PASS
Mileage109,894 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,894 miles
Since last MOT+4,350 miles
PASS
Mileage105,544 miles
Since last MOT+3,606 miles
PASS
Mileage101,938 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage101,938 miles
Since last MOT+5,065 miles
PASS
Mileage96,873 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,873 miles
Since last MOT+9,278 miles
PASS
Mileage87,595 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,595 miles
Since last MOT+8,755 miles
PASS
Mileage78,840 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,840 miles
Since last MOT+10,667 miles
PASS
Mileage68,173 miles
Since last MOT+10,600 miles
PASS
Mileage57,573 miles
Since last MOT+8,764 miles
PASS
Mileage48,809 miles
Since last MOT+8,031 miles
PASS
Mileage40,778 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,778 miles
Since last MOT+3,524 miles
PASS
Mileage37,254 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,254 miles
Since last MOT+5,933 miles
PASS
Mileage31,321 miles
Since last MOT+6,339 miles
PASS
Mileage24,982 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

RegistrationMA08 SXG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeMA — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About MA08 SXG

What car is MA08 SXG?

MA08 SXG is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Manchester in 2008.

What is the mileage of MA08 SXG?

The last recorded mileage for MA08 SXG was 123,595 miles, recorded on 3 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA08 SXG passed its MOT?

MA08 SXG has had 26 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (16 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 3 Jul 2025.

Is MA08 SXG ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MA08 SXG 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 MA08 SXG?

MA08 SXG is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.