Vehicle summary
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 5 (74% pass rate). It has 89,363 miles on the clock, averaging 5,066 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 RE08 KBJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 89,363 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3,582 |
| Average per year | 5,066 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record
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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
| Registration | RE08 KBJ |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1198cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | RE — Reading, Reading |
| Age identifier | 08 — March 2008 to August 2008 |
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About RE08 KBJ
What car is RE08 KBJ?
RE08 KBJ is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2008.
What is the mileage of RE08 KBJ?
The last recorded mileage for RE08 KBJ was 89,363 miles, recorded on 11 Sep 2025 during its most recent MOT test.
Has RE08 KBJ passed its MOT?
RE08 KBJ has had 19 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (14 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 11 Sep 2025.
Is RE08 KBJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE08 KBJ 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 RE08 KBJ?
RE08 KBJ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.