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SB08 UET

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 8 (67% pass rate). It has 36,616 miles on the clock, averaging 1,287 miles per year, well 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 SB08 UET

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
36,616
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2011
67%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
1,287

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

Low mileage
Latest reading36,616 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,261
Average per year1,287
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SB08 UET 17k22k27k32k37k '11'26'20

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage36,616 miles
Since last MOT+1,261 miles
PASS
Mileage35,355 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,353 miles
Since last MOT+760 miles
PASS
Mileage34,593 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,593 miles
Since last MOT+743 miles
PASS
Mileage33,850 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,850 miles
Since last MOT+110 miles
PASS
Mileage33,740 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,739 miles
Since last MOT+1,536 miles
PASS
Mileage32,203 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,203 miles
Since last MOT+966 miles
PASS
Mileage31,237 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,236 miles
Since last MOT+774 miles
PASS
Mileage30,462 miles
Since last MOT+693 miles
PASS
Mileage29,769 miles
Since last MOT+713 miles
PASS
Mileage29,056 miles
Since last MOT+16,642 miles
PASS
Mileage12,414 miles
PASS
Mileage27,746 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,746 miles
Since last MOT+678 miles
PASS
Mileage27,068 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,068 miles
Since last MOT+2,342 miles
PASS
Mileage24,726 miles
Since last MOT+3,920 miles
PASS
Mileage20,806 miles
Since last MOT+3,563 miles
PASS
Mileage17,243 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 UET
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSB — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SB08 UET

What car is SB08 UET?

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

What is the mileage of SB08 UET?

The last recorded mileage for SB08 UET was 36,616 miles, recorded on 24 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SB08 UET passed its MOT?

SB08 UET has had 24 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (16 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 24 Apr 2026.

Is SB08 UET ULEZ compliant?

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

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