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SJ08 USD

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 56,358 miles on the clock, averaging 2,645 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 USD

MOT Status
Due date passed
56,358
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2011
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
2,645

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading56,358 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,645
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SJ08 USD 18k28k37k47k56k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage56,358 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage56,358 miles
Since last MOT+926 miles
PASS
Mileage55,432 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage55,432 miles
Since last MOT+1,294 miles
PASS
Mileage54,138 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,138 miles
Since last MOT+1,286 miles
PASS
Mileage52,852 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,851 miles
Since last MOT+3,779 miles
PASS
Mileage49,072 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,072 miles
Since last MOT+2,563 miles
PASS
Mileage46,509 miles
Since last MOT+3,477 miles
PASS
Mileage43,032 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,032 miles
Since last MOT+3,323 miles
PASS
Mileage39,709 miles
Since last MOT+2,735 miles
PASS
Mileage36,974 miles
Since last MOT+3,316 miles
PASS
Mileage33,658 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,658 miles
Since last MOT+2,309 miles
PASS
Mileage31,349 miles
Since last MOT+34 miles
FAIL
Mileage31,315 miles
Since last MOT+3,937 miles
PASS
Mileage27,378 miles
Since last MOT+3,940 miles
PASS
Mileage23,438 miles
Since last MOT+5,447 miles
PASS
Mileage17,991 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 USD
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 USD

What car is SJ08 USD?

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

What is the mileage of SJ08 USD?

The last recorded mileage for SJ08 USD was 56,358 miles, recorded on 15 Oct 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SJ08 USD passed its MOT?

SJ08 USD has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 15 Oct 2025.

Is SJ08 USD ULEZ compliant?

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

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