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SJ08 OTD

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlack
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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 6 (68% pass rate). It has 92,974 miles on the clock, averaging 5,314 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 SJ08 OTD

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
92,974
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
68%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
5,314

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
8

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading92,974 miles
Reading date
Miles last year135
Average per year5,314
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SJ08 OTD 11k31k52k72k93k '11'26'19

Check SJ08 OTD

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage92,974 miles
Since last MOT+135 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,839 miles
Since last MOT+3,252 miles
PASS
Mileage89,587 miles
Since last MOT+133 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,454 miles
Since last MOT+4,244 miles
PASS
Mileage85,210 miles
Since last MOT+5,568 miles
PASS
Mileage79,642 miles
Since last MOT+5,770 miles
PASS
Mileage73,872 miles
Since last MOT+17 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,855 miles
Since last MOT+4,388 miles
PASS
Mileage69,467 miles
Since last MOT+1,014 miles
PASS
Mileage68,453 miles
Since last MOT+4,196 miles
PASS
Mileage64,257 miles
Since last MOT+10,440 miles
PASS
Mileage53,817 miles
Since last MOT+371 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,446 miles
Since last MOT+6,472 miles
PASS
Mileage46,974 miles
Since last MOT+4,004 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,970 miles
Since last MOT+3,685 miles
PASS
Mileage39,285 miles
Since last MOT+8,246 miles
PASS
Mileage31,039 miles
Since last MOT+10,046 miles
FAIL
Mileage20,993 miles
Since last MOT+10,102 miles
PASS
Mileage10,891 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

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

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About SJ08 OTD

What car is SJ08 OTD?

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

What is the mileage of SJ08 OTD?

The last recorded mileage for SJ08 OTD was 92,974 miles, recorded on 27 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SJ08 OTD passed its MOT?

SJ08 OTD has had 19 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (13 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 27 Jul 2026.

Is SJ08 OTD ULEZ compliant?

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

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