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SH08 OLN

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Silver Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourSilver
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 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 115,156 miles on the clock, averaging 6,960 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 SH08 OLN

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,156
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,960

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 reading115,156 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,075
Average per year6,960
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH08 OLN 14k39k65k90k115k '11'25'20

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage115,156 miles
Since last MOT+5,075 miles
PASS
Mileage110,081 miles
Since last MOT+6,243 miles
PASS
Mileage103,838 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,838 miles
Since last MOT+4,891 miles
PASS
Mileage98,947 miles
Since last MOT+124 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,823 miles
Since last MOT+3,720 miles
PASS
Mileage95,103 miles
Since last MOT+101 miles
FAIL
Mileage95,002 miles
Since last MOT+2,982 miles
PASS
Mileage92,020 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,014 miles
Since last MOT+6,524 miles
PASS
Mileage85,490 miles
Since last MOT+7,066 miles
PASS
Mileage78,424 miles
Since last MOT+20,640 miles
PASS
Mileage57,784 miles
Since last MOT+14,219 miles
PASS
Mileage43,565 miles
Since last MOT+7,221 miles
PASS
Mileage36,344 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,344 miles
Since last MOT+5,815 miles
PASS
Mileage30,529 miles
Since last MOT+8,631 miles
PASS
Mileage21,898 miles
Since last MOT+3,747 miles
PASS
Mileage18,151 miles
Since last MOT+3,974 miles
PASS
Mileage14,177 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Polo

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Engine-specific faults

Brake pad and disc wear:

Tyre wear and replacement:

Spark plug replacement:

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Vehicle Details

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

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About SH08 OLN

What car is SH08 OLN?

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

What is the mileage of SH08 OLN?

The last recorded mileage for SH08 OLN was 115,156 miles, recorded on 30 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH08 OLN passed its MOT?

SH08 OLN has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last was tested on 30 Oct 2025.

Is SH08 OLN ULEZ compliant?

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

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