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MA08 URJ

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 51,847 miles on the clock, averaging 2,462 miles per year, well 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 URJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
51,847
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2011
63%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
2,462

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading51,847 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,601
Average per year2,462
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MA08 URJ 14k24k33k42k52k '11'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage51,847 miles
Since last MOT+7,601 miles
PASS
Mileage44,246 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,246 miles
Since last MOT+164 miles
PASS
Mileage44,082 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,073 miles
Since last MOT+1,042 miles
PASS
Mileage43,031 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,031 miles
Since last MOT+1,223 miles
PASS
Mileage41,808 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage41,807 miles
Since last MOT+2,509 miles
PASS
Mileage39,298 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,292 miles
Since last MOT+1,390 miles
PASS
Mileage37,902 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,902 miles
Since last MOT+1,740 miles
PASS
Mileage36,162 miles
Since last MOT+1,950 miles
PASS
Mileage34,212 miles
Since last MOT+142 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,070 miles
Since last MOT+1,816 miles
PASS
Mileage32,254 miles
Since last MOT+13 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,241 miles
Since last MOT+2,235 miles
PASS
Mileage30,006 miles
Since last MOT+2,762 miles
PASS
Mileage27,244 miles
Since last MOT+3,372 miles
PASS
Mileage23,872 miles
Since last MOT+3,195 miles
PASS
Mileage20,677 miles
Since last MOT+2,959 miles
FAIL
Mileage17,718 miles
Since last MOT+3,489 miles
PASS
Mileage14,229 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 URJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
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 URJ

What car is MA08 URJ?

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

What is the mileage of MA08 URJ?

The last recorded mileage for MA08 URJ was 51,847 miles, recorded on 4 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MA08 URJ passed its MOT?

MA08 URJ has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 4 Jun 2026.

Is MA08 URJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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