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SB08 GSU

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Grey Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGrey
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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing 2 (75% pass rate). It has 113,928 miles on the clock, averaging 9,699 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Polo issues include engine-specific faults and brake pad and disc wear:.

MOT & Mileage History for SB08 GSU

MOT Status
Due date passed
113,928
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2011
75%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
9,699

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading113,928 miles
Reading date
Miles last year17,826
Average per year9,699
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB08 GSU 38k57k76k95k114k '11'19'13

Check SB08 GSU

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage113,928 miles
Since last MOT+17,826 miles
PASS
Mileage96,102 miles
Since last MOT+20,219 miles
PASS
Mileage75,883 miles
Since last MOT+13,554 miles
PASS
Mileage62,329 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,329 miles
Since last MOT+10,560 miles
PASS
Mileage51,769 miles
Since last MOT+14,186 miles
PASS
Mileage37,583 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage37,583 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

RegistrationSB08 GSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SB08 GSU

What car is SB08 GSU?

SB08 GSU is an grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2008.

What is the mileage of SB08 GSU?

The last recorded mileage for SB08 GSU was 113,928 miles, recorded on 26 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB08 GSU passed its MOT?

SB08 GSU has had 8 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (6 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 26 Mar 2019.

Is SB08 GSU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SB08 GSU 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 SB08 GSU?

SB08 GSU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.