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SJ08 WRX

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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 4 (78% pass rate). It has 83,054 miles on the clock, averaging 4,163 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 WRX

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
83,054
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2011
78%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
4,163

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 reading83,054 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year4,163
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SJ08 WRX 22k37k52k68k83k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,054 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,051 miles
Since last MOT+842 miles
PASS
Mileage82,209 miles
Since last MOT+1,506 miles
PASS
Mileage80,703 miles
Since last MOT+1,977 miles
PASS
Mileage78,726 miles
Since last MOT+2,807 miles
PASS
Mileage75,919 miles
Since last MOT+3,549 miles
PASS
Mileage72,370 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,368 miles
Since last MOT+5,974 miles
PASS
Mileage66,394 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage66,394 miles
Since last MOT+2,873 miles
PASS
Mileage63,521 miles
Since last MOT+4,709 miles
PASS
Mileage58,812 miles
Since last MOT+4,119 miles
PASS
Mileage54,693 miles
Since last MOT+6,823 miles
PASS
Mileage47,870 miles
Since last MOT+3,637 miles
PASS
Mileage44,233 miles
Since last MOT+3,582 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,651 miles
Since last MOT+10,515 miles
PASS
Mileage30,136 miles
Since last MOT+8,567 miles
PASS
Mileage21,569 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 WRX
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 WRX

What car is SJ08 WRX?

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

What is the mileage of SJ08 WRX?

The last recorded mileage for SJ08 WRX was 83,054 miles, recorded on 2 Dec 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SJ08 WRX passed its MOT?

SJ08 WRX has had 18 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (14 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 2 Dec 2025.

Is SJ08 WRX ULEZ compliant?

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

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