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SJ08 ORX

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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 9 (63% pass rate). It has 81,942 miles on the clock, averaging 4,720 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 SJ08 ORX

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,942
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2011
63%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
4,720

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 reading81,942 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5
Average per year4,720
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SJ08 ORX 17k33k50k66k82k '11'24'18

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,942 miles
Since last MOT+5 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,937 miles
Since last MOT+9,521 miles
PASS
Mileage72,416 miles
Since last MOT+6,876 miles
PASS
Mileage65,540 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,540 miles
Since last MOT+11,274 miles
PASS
Mileage54,266 miles
Since last MOT+9,364 miles
PASS
Mileage44,902 miles
Since last MOT+10,002 miles
PASS
Mileage34,900 miles
Since last MOT+62 miles
PASS
Mileage34,838 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,838 miles
Since last MOT+841 miles
PASS
Mileage33,997 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,996 miles
Since last MOT+1,452 miles
PASS
Mileage32,544 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,544 miles
Since last MOT+3,095 miles
PASS
Mileage29,449 miles
Since last MOT+2,569 miles
PASS
Mileage26,880 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage26,880 miles
Since last MOT+1,736 miles
PASS
Mileage25,144 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage25,144 miles
Since last MOT+2,376 miles
PASS
Mileage22,768 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage22,768 miles
Since last MOT+2,895 miles
PASS
Mileage19,873 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage19,873 miles
Since last MOT+2,790 miles
PASS
Mileage17,083 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

RegistrationSJ08 ORX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSJ — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SJ08 ORX

What car is SJ08 ORX?

SJ08 ORX is an silver Volkswagen Polo, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2008.

What is the mileage of SJ08 ORX?

The last recorded mileage for SJ08 ORX was 81,942 miles, recorded on 13 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SJ08 ORX passed its MOT?

SJ08 ORX has had 24 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (15 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 13 Nov 2024.

Is SJ08 ORX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SJ08 ORX 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 SJ08 ORX?

SJ08 ORX is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.