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MJ08 VZH

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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 147,026 miles on the clock, averaging 9,372 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 MJ08 VZH

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,026
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
9,372

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading147,026 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,681
Average per year9,372
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MJ08 VZH 19k51k83k115k147k '11'24'20

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,026 miles
Since last MOT+11,681 miles
PASS
Mileage135,345 miles
Since last MOT+39 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,306 miles
Since last MOT+160 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,146 miles
Since last MOT+13,348 miles
PASS
Mileage121,798 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,798 miles
Since last MOT+13,626 miles
PASS
Mileage108,172 miles
Since last MOT+321 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,851 miles
Since last MOT+16,727 miles
PASS
Mileage91,124 miles
Since last MOT+150 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,974 miles
Since last MOT+19,097 miles
PASS
Mileage71,877 miles
Since last MOT+5,879 miles
PASS
Mileage65,998 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,998 miles
Since last MOT+7,850 miles
PASS
Mileage58,148 miles
Since last MOT+12,183 miles
PASS
Mileage45,965 miles
Since last MOT+5,580 miles
PASS
Mileage40,385 miles
Since last MOT+5,914 miles
PASS
Mileage34,471 miles
Since last MOT+4,710 miles
PASS
Mileage29,761 miles
Since last MOT+4,386 miles
PASS
Mileage25,375 miles
Since last MOT+6,498 miles
PASS
Mileage18,877 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 VZH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
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 VZH

What car is MJ08 VZH?

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

What is the mileage of MJ08 VZH?

The last recorded mileage for MJ08 VZH was 147,026 miles, recorded on 16 Dec 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ08 VZH passed its MOT?

MJ08 VZH has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 16 Dec 2024.

Is MJ08 VZH ULEZ compliant?

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

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