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RE08 PWJ

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 100,631 miles on the clock, averaging 5,177 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 PWJ

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
100,631
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
5,177

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 reading100,631 miles
Reading date
Miles last year18,456
Average per year5,177
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE08 PWJ 21k41k61k81k101k '11'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage100,631 miles
Since last MOT+18,456 miles
PASS
Mileage82,175 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,175 miles
Since last MOT+1,620 miles
PASS
Mileage80,555 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,555 miles
Since last MOT+6,850 miles
PASS
Mileage73,705 miles
Since last MOT+13,097 miles
PASS
Mileage60,608 miles
Since last MOT+7,431 miles
PASS
Mileage53,177 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,177 miles
Since last MOT+5,883 miles
PASS
Mileage47,294 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage47,293 miles
Since last MOT+5,551 miles
PASS
Mileage41,742 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,742 miles
Since last MOT+5,576 miles
PASS
Mileage36,166 miles
Since last MOT+111 miles
PASS
Mileage36,055 miles
Since last MOT+662 miles
PASS
Mileage35,393 miles
PASS
Mileage35,495 miles
Since last MOT+937 miles
PASS
Mileage34,558 miles
Since last MOT+4,583 miles
PASS
Mileage29,975 miles
Since last MOT+8,487 miles
PASS
Mileage21,488 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

RegistrationRE08 PWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About RE08 PWJ

What car is RE08 PWJ?

RE08 PWJ is an blue Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Reading in 2008.

What is the mileage of RE08 PWJ?

The last recorded mileage for RE08 PWJ was 100,631 miles, recorded on 16 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE08 PWJ passed its MOT?

RE08 PWJ has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 16 Jul 2026.

Is RE08 PWJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE08 PWJ 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 PWJ?

RE08 PWJ is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.