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SJ08 WUY

2008 Volkswagen Polo · Petrol · 1198cc

Blue Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourBlue
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 74,698 miles on the clock, averaging 4,018 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 WUY

MOT Status
Due date passed
74,698
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,018

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 reading74,698 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,018
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SJ08 WUY 17k32k46k60k75k '11'25'19

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage74,698 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,698 miles
Since last MOT+3,287 miles
PASS
Mileage71,411 miles
Since last MOT+3,137 miles
PASS
Mileage68,274 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,274 miles
Since last MOT+3,627 miles
PASS
Mileage64,647 miles
Since last MOT+3,535 miles
PASS
Mileage61,112 miles
Since last MOT+3,202 miles
PASS
Mileage57,910 miles
Since last MOT+5,127 miles
PASS
Mileage52,783 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,783 miles
Since last MOT+4,778 miles
PASS
Mileage48,005 miles
Since last MOT+4,485 miles
PASS
Mileage43,520 miles
Since last MOT+4,181 miles
PASS
Mileage39,339 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,339 miles
Since last MOT+4,024 miles
PASS
Mileage35,315 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,315 miles
Since last MOT+3,821 miles
PASS
Mileage31,494 miles
Since last MOT+4,918 miles
PASS
Mileage26,576 miles
Since last MOT+4,837 miles
PASS
Mileage21,739 miles
Since last MOT+4,451 miles
PASS
Mileage17,288 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 WUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSJ — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SJ08 WUY

What car is SJ08 WUY?

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

What is the mileage of SJ08 WUY?

The last recorded mileage for SJ08 WUY was 74,698 miles, recorded on 11 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SJ08 WUY passed its MOT?

SJ08 WUY has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 11 Jul 2025.

Is SJ08 WUY ULEZ compliant?

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

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