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MJ08 MRY

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 2 (88% pass rate). It has 104,879 miles on the clock, averaging 5,682 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 MJ08 MRY

MOT Status
Due date passed
104,879
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2011
88%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
5,682

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 reading104,879 miles
Reading date
Average per year5,682
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MJ08 MRY 32k51k69k87k105k '11'24'18

Check MJ08 MRY

Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,879 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,879 miles
Since last MOT+10,574 miles
PASS
Mileage94,305 miles
Since last MOT+9,122 miles
PASS
Mileage85,183 miles
Since last MOT+2,809 miles
PASS
Mileage82,374 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,374 miles
Since last MOT+5,259 miles
PASS
Mileage77,115 miles
Since last MOT+3,504 miles
PASS
Mileage73,611 miles
Since last MOT+3,406 miles
PASS
Mileage70,205 miles
PASS
Mileage658,919 miles
Since last MOT+593,444 miles
PASS
Mileage65,475 miles
Since last MOT+6,493 miles
PASS
Mileage58,982 miles
Since last MOT+7,193 miles
PASS
Mileage51,789 miles
Since last MOT+7,573 miles
PASS
Mileage44,216 miles
Since last MOT+5,257 miles
PASS
Mileage38,959 miles
Since last MOT+6,464 miles
PASS
Mileage32,495 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

RegistrationMJ08 MRY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeMJ — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About MJ08 MRY

What car is MJ08 MRY?

MJ08 MRY is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Manchester in 2008.

What is the mileage of MJ08 MRY?

The last recorded mileage for MJ08 MRY was 104,879 miles, recorded on 1 Feb 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ08 MRY passed its MOT?

MJ08 MRY has had 16 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (14 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 1 Feb 2024.

Is MJ08 MRY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MJ08 MRY 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 MJ08 MRY?

MJ08 MRY is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.