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MM08 GVJ

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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 4 (73% pass rate). It has 87,486 miles on the clock, averaging 6,045 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 MM08 GVJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
87,486
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2011
73%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,045

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 reading87,486 miles
Reading date
Average per year6,045
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MM08 GVJ 25k40k56k72k87k '11'21'17

Check MM08 GVJ

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage87,486 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage87,486 miles
Since last MOT+1,254 miles
PASS
Mileage86,232 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage86,232 miles
Since last MOT+4,342 miles
PASS
Mileage81,890 miles
Since last MOT+5,935 miles
PASS
Mileage75,955 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,955 miles
Since last MOT+7,048 miles
PASS
Mileage68,907 miles
Since last MOT+6,739 miles
PASS
Mileage62,168 miles
Since last MOT+6,584 miles
PASS
Mileage55,584 miles
Since last MOT+7,497 miles
PASS
Mileage48,087 miles
Since last MOT+8,456 miles
PASS
Mileage39,631 miles
Since last MOT+7,412 miles
PASS
Mileage32,219 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,219 miles
Since last MOT+7,447 miles
PASS
Mileage24,772 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

RegistrationMM08 GVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeMM — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About MM08 GVJ

What car is MM08 GVJ?

MM08 GVJ is an black Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Manchester in 2008.

What is the mileage of MM08 GVJ?

The last recorded mileage for MM08 GVJ was 87,486 miles, recorded on 30 Oct 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MM08 GVJ passed its MOT?

MM08 GVJ has had 15 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (11 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 30 Oct 2021.

Is MM08 GVJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MM08 GVJ 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 MM08 GVJ?

MM08 GVJ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.