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MJ08 XCT

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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 82,340 miles on the clock, averaging 4,513 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 MJ08 XCT

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
82,340
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
4,513

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
6

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading82,340 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,513
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MJ08 XCT 15k32k49k65k82k '11'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage82,340 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,340 miles
Since last MOT+7,582 miles
PASS
Mileage74,758 miles
Since last MOT+267 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,491 miles
Since last MOT+6,414 miles
PASS
Mileage68,077 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,077 miles
Since last MOT+4,686 miles
PASS
Mileage63,391 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,391 miles
Since last MOT+4,911 miles
PASS
Mileage58,480 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,480 miles
Since last MOT+10,879 miles
PASS
Mileage47,601 miles
Since last MOT+9,478 miles
PASS
Mileage38,123 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,121 miles
Since last MOT+452 miles
PASS
Mileage37,669 miles
Since last MOT+1,915 miles
PASS
Mileage35,754 miles
Since last MOT+2,105 miles
PASS
Mileage33,649 miles
Since last MOT+1,861 miles
PASS
Mileage31,788 miles
Since last MOT+3,760 miles
PASS
Mileage28,028 miles
Since last MOT+2,241 miles
PASS
Mileage25,787 miles
Since last MOT+4,217 miles
PASS
Mileage21,570 miles
Since last MOT+6,607 miles
PASS
Mileage14,963 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 XCT
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 XCT

What car is MJ08 XCT?

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

What is the mileage of MJ08 XCT?

The last recorded mileage for MJ08 XCT was 82,340 miles, recorded on 10 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MJ08 XCT passed its MOT?

MJ08 XCT has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 10 Apr 2026.

Is MJ08 XCT ULEZ compliant?

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

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