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SJ08 WUV

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 6 (73% pass rate). It has 145,001 miles on the clock, averaging 7,206 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 WUV

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
145,001
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2011
73%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,206

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

Below average
Latest reading145,001 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,122
Average per year7,206
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SJ08 WUV 36k63k90k118k145k '11'26'19

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage145,001 miles
Since last MOT+4,122 miles
PASS
Mileage140,879 miles
Since last MOT+5,427 miles
PASS
Mileage135,452 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,450 miles
Since last MOT+5,404 miles
PASS
Mileage130,046 miles
Since last MOT+5,171 miles
PASS
Mileage124,875 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage124,875 miles
Since last MOT+5,798 miles
PASS
Mileage119,077 miles
Since last MOT+3,778 miles
PASS
Mileage115,299 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,298 miles
Since last MOT+3,424 miles
PASS
Mileage111,874 miles
Since last MOT+10,277 miles
PASS
Mileage101,597 miles
Since last MOT+173 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,424 miles
Since last MOT+7,449 miles
PASS
Mileage93,975 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,973 miles
Since last MOT+13,385 miles
PASS
Mileage80,588 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,588 miles
Since last MOT+10,772 miles
PASS
Mileage69,816 miles
Since last MOT+7,408 miles
PASS
Mileage62,408 miles
Since last MOT+7,096 miles
PASS
Mileage55,312 miles
Since last MOT+6,991 miles
PASS
Mileage48,321 miles
Since last MOT+12,662 miles
PASS
Mileage35,659 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 WUV
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 WUV

What car is SJ08 WUV?

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

What is the mileage of SJ08 WUV?

The last recorded mileage for SJ08 WUV was 145,001 miles, recorded on 2 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SJ08 WUV passed its MOT?

SJ08 WUV has had 22 MOT tests with a 73% pass rate (16 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 2 Jun 2026.

Is SJ08 WUV ULEZ compliant?

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

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