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MK08 JDO

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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 10 (60% pass rate). It has 127,884 miles on the clock, averaging 7,159 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 MK08 JDO

MOT Status
Due date passed
127,884
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2011
60%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 10 failed

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

10

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
7,159

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 reading127,884 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,159
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MK08 JDO 32k56k80k104k128k '11'24'18

Check MK08 JDO

Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage127,884 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage127,884 miles
Since last MOT+4,943 miles
PASS
Mileage122,941 miles
Since last MOT+3,718 miles
PASS
Mileage119,223 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,223 miles
Since last MOT+3,192 miles
PASS
Mileage116,031 miles
Since last MOT+6,379 miles
PASS
Mileage109,652 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,652 miles
Since last MOT+7,126 miles
PASS
Mileage102,526 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,526 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,526 miles
Since last MOT+8,016 miles
PASS
Mileage94,510 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,510 miles
Since last MOT+8,536 miles
PASS
Mileage85,974 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage85,974 miles
Since last MOT+7,918 miles
PASS
Mileage78,056 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,056 miles
Since last MOT+9,522 miles
PASS
Mileage68,534 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage68,533 miles
Since last MOT+10,331 miles
PASS
Mileage58,202 miles
Since last MOT+8,395 miles
PASS
Mileage49,807 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,807 miles
Since last MOT+5,963 miles
PASS
Mileage43,844 miles
Since last MOT+5,090 miles
PASS
Mileage38,754 miles
Since last MOT+6,488 miles
PASS
Mileage32,266 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

RegistrationMK08 JDO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeMK — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About MK08 JDO

What car is MK08 JDO?

MK08 JDO is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Manchester in 2008.

What is the mileage of MK08 JDO?

The last recorded mileage for MK08 JDO was 127,884 miles, recorded on 10 Jul 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MK08 JDO passed its MOT?

MK08 JDO has had 25 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (15 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 10 Jul 2024.

Is MK08 JDO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MK08 JDO 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 MK08 JDO?

MK08 JDO is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.