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MJ08 XCN

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGrey
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 7 (67% pass rate). It has 120,737 miles on the clock, averaging 6,936 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 XCN

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
120,737
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
67%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
6,936

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading120,737 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,920
Average per year6,936
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for MJ08 XCN 20k45k70k95k121k '11'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,737 miles
Since last MOT+3,920 miles
PASS
Mileage116,817 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,816 miles
Since last MOT+6,763 miles
PASS
Mileage110,053 miles
Since last MOT+5,697 miles
PASS
Mileage104,356 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,356 miles
Since last MOT+5,599 miles
PASS
Mileage98,757 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,757 miles
Since last MOT+4,498 miles
PASS
Mileage94,259 miles
Since last MOT+11,166 miles
PASS
Mileage83,093 miles
Since last MOT+8,886 miles
PASS
Mileage74,207 miles
Since last MOT+317 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,890 miles
Since last MOT+10,298 miles
PASS
Mileage63,592 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,592 miles
Since last MOT+7,936 miles
PASS
Mileage55,656 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,656 miles
Since last MOT+7,616 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,040 miles
Since last MOT+8,685 miles
PASS
Mileage39,355 miles
Since last MOT+8,419 miles
PASS
Mileage30,936 miles
Since last MOT+4,925 miles
PASS
Mileage26,011 miles
Since last MOT+6,465 miles
PASS
Mileage19,546 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 XCN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
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 XCN

What car is MJ08 XCN?

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

What is the mileage of MJ08 XCN?

The last recorded mileage for MJ08 XCN was 120,737 miles, recorded on 10 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ08 XCN passed its MOT?

MJ08 XCN has had 21 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (14 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 10 Dec 2025.

Is MJ08 XCN ULEZ compliant?

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

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