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SJ08 URH

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 19 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 4 (79% pass rate). It has 78,091 miles on the clock, averaging 3,700 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 URH

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
78,091
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
79%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
3,700

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 reading78,091 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,273
Average per year3,700
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SJ08 URH 24k37k51k64k78k '11'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,091 miles
Since last MOT+3,273 miles
PASS
Mileage74,818 miles
Since last MOT+3,083 miles
PASS
Mileage71,735 miles
Since last MOT+3,958 miles
PASS
Mileage67,777 miles
Since last MOT+4,060 miles
PASS
Mileage63,717 miles
Since last MOT+5,853 miles
PASS
Mileage57,864 miles
Since last MOT+3,885 miles
PASS
Mileage53,979 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,979 miles
Since last MOT+5,139 miles
PASS
Mileage48,840 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage48,840 miles
Since last MOT+4,624 miles
PASS
Mileage44,216 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage44,215 miles
Since last MOT+2,166 miles
PASS
Mileage42,049 miles
Since last MOT+2,710 miles
PASS
Mileage39,339 miles
Since last MOT+3,794 miles
PASS
Mileage35,545 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,535 miles
Since last MOT+1,722 miles
PASS
Mileage33,813 miles
Since last MOT+2,408 miles
PASS
Mileage31,405 miles
Since last MOT+7,766 miles
PASS
Mileage23,639 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 URH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSJ — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SJ08 URH

What car is SJ08 URH?

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

What is the mileage of SJ08 URH?

The last recorded mileage for SJ08 URH was 78,091 miles, recorded on 28 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SJ08 URH passed its MOT?

SJ08 URH has had 19 MOT tests with a 79% pass rate (15 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 28 Nov 2025.

Is SJ08 URH ULEZ compliant?

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

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