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SH08 LRO

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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 100,161 miles on the clock, averaging 9,639 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 SH08 LRO

MOT Status
Due date passed
100,161
Last Mileage
Recorded
13
Total Tests
Since 2011
69%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 13 tests on record
9,639

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading100,161 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year9,639
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SH08 LRO 26k44k63k82k100k '11'19'15

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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record

PASS
Mileage100,161 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage100,159 miles
Since last MOT+9,987 miles
PASS
Mileage90,172 miles
Since last MOT+10,466 miles
PASS
Mileage79,706 miles
Since last MOT+7,850 miles
PASS
Mileage71,856 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,856 miles
Since last MOT+10,524 miles
PASS
Mileage61,332 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage61,332 miles
Since last MOT+6,816 miles
PASS
Mileage54,516 miles
Since last MOT+12,279 miles
PASS
Mileage42,237 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,237 miles
Since last MOT+7,163 miles
PASS
Mileage35,074 miles
Since last MOT+9,494 miles
PASS
Mileage25,580 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

RegistrationSH08 LRO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SH08 LRO

What car is SH08 LRO?

SH08 LRO is an grey Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2008.

What is the mileage of SH08 LRO?

The last recorded mileage for SH08 LRO was 100,161 miles, recorded on 9 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH08 LRO passed its MOT?

SH08 LRO has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 9 Jan 2019.

Is SH08 LRO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH08 LRO 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 SH08 LRO?

SH08 LRO is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.